Cheat Sheet/ Express Intern

tbd040918IAC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary vacation

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Subsidized gym membership

Stocked kitchen with snacks

Regular social events

Job summary

The Daily Beast is looking for a dedicated general assignment reporting intern to join its New York newsroom full-time this fall. This internship is designed for undergraduate juniors, seniors, and graduate students eager to learn about newsroom operations while gaining hands-on experience in reporting.

Interns will pitch and report stories, conduct research, and work collaboratively with reporters. Applicants should have prior writing experience and a keen interest in current affairs.

This paid internship lasts from mid-September to mid-December and includes benefits like discretionary vacation and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience from previous internships or campus publications.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with internet trends and pop culture.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and report daily and enterprise stories.
• Research and collaborate with other reporters.
• Adapt to various beats and breaking news.

Skills

Writing and reporting experience

Knowledge of current affairs

Familiarity with web publishing

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

Job Description

The Daily Beast is seeking a talented, motivated, and dependable general assignment reporting intern to join our New York newsroom full time this fall. Open to undergraduate juniors, seniors, and graduate students, this internship offers an exciting opportunity for emerging journalists to learn how a newsroom works while gaining hands‑on experience.

Duties will include pitching and reporting daily and enterprise stories, researching, and collaborating with other reporters. Ideal candidates are flexible, fast‑moving news junkies eager to contribute on breaking news, trend stories, and all other news beats.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and reporting from a previous internship or campus publication
• A voracious news diet and appetite for current affairs, pop culture, and internet trends
• Prior knowledge of web publishing and using a content management system
• Proven ability to meet daily deadlines

This paid internship runs from mid‑September to mid‑December. It is generally Monday‑Friday, but some nights and weekends may be required.

To apply, submit a cover letter, résumé, 4–6 portfolio pieces, and two professional references to [e-mail]. The deadline is August 31.

Benefits

• Discretionary vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Subsidized gym membership
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks
• Regular social events

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.