Marketing Team, Wirecutter Intern
The New York TimesAbout the role
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
About the position
Wirecutter is seeking an editorial intern to embed with our Marketing team.
As an intern, you will report directly to the team’s Director. This role is based out of our office and test facility in Long Island City, New York.
About Our Summer Internships:
- The duration is 10 weeks long, starting on June 1, 2026.
- The rate of pay for this role is $20.00 per hour.
- Interns work 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Work with our team to building an Audience Growth program
- Support our goal of converting first-time customers into repeat purchasers
- Assist with email management
- Contribute research, reporting, and writing
- Pitch ideas within our team and to related teams when applicable.
- Helping to administer tests
Basic Qualifications
- 6+ months of Journalistic experience or training
Preferred Qualifications
- Enthusiasm for product research and testing methods.
- Strong research skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills; strong ability to collaborate within a busy team in a dynamic setting.
- Self-organized and motivated, with effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently when necessary, with minimal oversight.
- Interest in video, social media, and visual storytelling is a plus.
- Ability to work on deadline on multiple projects.
- General enthusiasm for the beats our team covers.
- Strong creativity and problem-solving skills.
About Us
Wirecutter strives to be the most trusted product recommendation service on the internet. We obsessively test and report on thousands of items each year to recommend the best of everything. Our goal is to save you time and eliminate the stress of shopping, whether you’re looking for everyday gear or gifts for loved ones. We work with total editorial independence. That means nothing appears on the site as a recommendation unless our writers and editors have deemed it the best through our rigorous reporting and testing. Wirecutter was founded in September 2011 and acquired by The New York Times Company in October 2016. Wirecutter is mission driven and reader supported; learn more about us here.
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For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
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