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Dotdash Meredith · 2 weeks ago

Summer Intern, PEOPLE - Editorial

Dotdash Meredith is offering a Summer Internship Program at People Inc. that provides hands-on experience in writing, reporting, interviewing, and fact-checking. Interns will work closely with leading editors on pop culture stories and engage in various editorial tasks.

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Responsibilities

Write pre-writes for People.com and contribute reporting to front-of-book magazine sections
Cover events such as press junkets, red carpets and live awards shows
Monitor and transcribe media—talk shows, podcasts, and more—for content ideas
Pitch story ideas, interview talent and support planning documents like events calendars
Fact-check print stories and assist with additional editorial tasks as needed

Qualification

Fact-checkingWriting skillsSocial media proficiencyResourcefulnessProfessionalismPassion for celebrity cultureCreative thinkingTeam player

Required

Internships are available to current Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors at an accredited college or university
You must be available to work full-time for the entire 9-week program in the NY office, at least 3 days a week
You must have access to your own housing and transportation to/from the NY office
Experience working at a campus publication or in a prior editorial internship
Excellent writing skills–a must
A passion for celebrity culture, as well as an interest in current events and social issues
Being open to new challenges and excited to grow within an expanding and constantly evolving organization
Ability to think creatively and be a self-starter, resourceful, professional and a team player
Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, news-driven environment
Familiarity with using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok as reporting tools
Ability to occasionally work late evenings or weekends, due to the nature of news

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Adoption or surrogate assistance
Donation matching
Tuition reimbursement
Basic life insurance
Basic accidental death & dismemberment
Supplemental life insurance
Supplemental accident insurance
Commuter benefits
Short term and long term disability
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Family care benefits
A generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
10-12 paid holidays annually
Generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance
Accident
Critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance

Company

Dotdash Meredith

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Dotdash Meredith is a digital and print media company that reaches a vast audience through its diverse portfolio of iconic brands.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$400M
2025-06-05Debt Financing· $400M

Leadership Team

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Neil Vogel
CEO
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Tim Quinn
CFO
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