Intern, Nerdist Editorial - Spring 2027

Legendary Entertainment; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company outings

Team-building activities

Access to film and media screenings

Workshops and career-building sessions

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Legendary Entertainment is seeking an intern for the Nerdist Editorial team for Spring 2027 in Burbank, CA. The program offers part-time, paid work with up to 29 hours per week and a flexible schedule to fit academic commitments.

The intern will assist in writing, editing, and producing pieces about breaking news in entertainment, plus feature pieces and evergreen articles, while gaining hands-on industry insight through workshops and guest speaker events.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (Fall/Spring) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past six (6) months
• A GPA of 3.5 or above is highly preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using PowerPoint, Excel, and general Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Work with the Nerdist editorial team and staff writers to craft well-sourced and informative pieces about breaking news in the entertainment world.
• Work with the Nerdist editorial and writing team to create feature pieces that aim to educate, entertain, or give perspective to our readers on topics of interest.
• Work with the Nerdist editorial and writing team to generate evergreen articles and lists about different areas relevant to Nerdist coverage.
• Help to keep an eye on breaking news and ensure coverage is in the works. Become familiar with the Nerdist voice and pitch article suggestions where relevant.
• Assist in image sourcing, social copy drafting, article formatting, and other standard tasks for online publishing.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Editing/Writing

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university or recent graduate (within 6 months)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Position Title: Intern, Nerdist Editorial - Spring 2027

Location: Burbank, CA

Reporting to: Editor in Chief

Application Window: October 14, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Program Dates: January 25, 2027 - April 2, 2027

Hourly Pay Range: $17.40 - $19.40

Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing, and delivering content to worldwide audiences. Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand that consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world's most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $20 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com.

Our part-time, paid internship program provides hands-on experience in a dynamic, innovative environment within the entertainment industry. Interns can work up to 29 hours per week with a flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments. Participants will engage in real projects, gaining practical industry insights while developing professional skills through workshops and career-building sessions. The program also features guest speaker events with industry experts, networking opportunities with professionals and fellow interns, and exclusive perks such as company outings, team-building activities, and access to film and media screenings.

Summary

Legendary is currently seeking an intern to assist its fast-paced Nerdist Editorial department. At Nerdist Editorial, we oversee the daily operations and long-term editorial strategy of Nerdist.com. Since 2012, Nerdist has been an oasis in the digital desert, a beacon of positivity amidst a sea of cynicism, and a welcoming space to geek out about the many things that we love. With a community of millions of passionate people from all over the world, Nerdist comes together to celebrate our shared love of pop culture. We seek to create honest, thought-provoking discourse that is critical without being cruel, specific without being pedantic, and most importantly fun.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Nerdist editorial team and staff writers to craft well-sourced and informative pieces about breaking news in the entertainment world.
• Work with the Nerdist editorial and writing team to create feature pieces that aim to educate, entertain, or give perspective to our readers on topics of interest.
• Work with the Nerdist editorial and writing team to generate evergreen articles and lists about different areas relevant to Nerdist coverage.
• Help to keep an eye on breaking news and ensure coverage is in the works. Become familiar with the Nerdist voice and pitch article suggestions where relevant.
• Assist in image sourcing, social copy drafting, article formatting, and other standard tasks for online publishing.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (Fall/Spring) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past six (6) months
• A GPA of 3.5 or above is highly preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using PowerPoint, Excel, and general Microsoft Office applications

Legendary Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. Legendary Entertainment does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, martial status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.