Editorial Intern, Boston Magazine

Boston Globe Media; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC is offering a remote internship with occasional in-person work at the Boston Globe’s 53 State Street office. You will assist with fact-checking, research, and editorial tasks for Boston magazine and related projects.

The role involves contributing to stories, updating digital guides, and supporting staff with background research and interviews, with opportunities for on-site collaboration in Boston.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled college student or recent graduate.
• Interest in magazine journalism and Boston-area coverage.
• Experience in editorial roles preferred.
• Comfort with researching and writing tasks.
• Strong time management and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fact-checking front-of-book stories across lifestyle to food coverage.
• Research for listings like Top Schools, Top Lawyers, Top Dentists.
• Provide research and writing support for Boston magazine staff, including background research and sidebars.
• Contribute stories to website and print magazines (service guides, restaurant openings, real estate).
• Update evergreen digital guides for timeliness and accuracy.

Skills

Interest in magazine journalism

Self-starter mentality

Time management

Communication skills

Audience-focused

Inclusion-minded

Google Docs proficiency

Education

Current college student or recent graduate

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Gmail

Job description

This is a remote internship with opportunities for in-person work sporadically throughout the semester at the Boston Globe’s 53 State Street office.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in fact-checking front-of-book stories ranging from lifestyle to home, weddings, and food coverage.
• Contribute to fact-checking and research for the magazine’s listings, including Top Schools, Top Lawyers, and Top Dentists.
• Provide research and writing assistance for Boston magazine’s staff. This may include background research for stories, contributing sidebars to larger features, and other editorial tasks.
• Contribute stories to the website and print magazines—specifically service and “things to do” guides, restaurant openings, and real estate pieces—when needed, involving a combination of interviews, internet research, and on-the-ground reporting.
• Update evergreen digital guides for timeliness and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Current college student or recent graduate
• Interest in magazine journalism and passion for all things Boston
• Previous experience in editorial roles (newswriting, reporting, editing) preferred
• Knowledge of or familiarity with the Boston area preferred
• Self-starter mentality and positive attitude
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Proficiency in Google platforms including Docs, Sheets, and Gmail.
• A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

The BGMP office is located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and is easily accessible by MBTA and commuter rail lines. This position is based in Boston, and candidates should be based in the area or willing to move.

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EEO Statement: At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We know a critical part of achieving this is by having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Boston Globe Media is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates and colleagues of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.

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