What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Intern DRF position at Daily Racing Form (PA)?
Daily Racing Form and DRF en Español are seeking interns to work during the summer of 2025.
Current college students or recent graduates are sought for approximately five weeks or more between June and August for a paid internship. Applicants will be considered for writing, editing, or video production roles.
Applicants within commuting distance of Del Mar, Calif.
Please apply with a cover letter, résumé, and links to work samples.
Job Title: Summer Intern
Company: Sports Information Group / Daily Racing Form LLC
Reports To: Editor in Chief / DRF en Español editor
Location: Flexible based on candidate and role
About Us:
Sports Information Group, the parent company of Daily Racing Form (DRF), is a premier multi-channel media and e-commerce company providing premium data-driven content and authoritative editorial coverage to sports fans and horse racing enthusiasts across North America. Known as “America’s Turf Authority since 1894,” Daily Racing Form has been the dominant media company in Thoroughbred racing for more than a century. DRF’s website, DRF.com, is the leading digital destination for horse racing coverage, offering interactive past performances, and exclusive handicapping tools.
Potential Roles:
Reporting:
- Report and write content for Daily Racing Form’s newspaper and website, including race previews, recaps, news stories, and features.
Video Production
- Produce video content for use on DRF’s YouTube channel and other social-media platforms.
- Conduct interviews with jockeys, trainers, and other racing participants.
- Shoot B-Roll for use other DRF videos.
Editing / Web Production:
- Assist DRF’s copy desk to edit stories for use in print and on the website.
- Manage editorial pages on DRF.com to ensure content is up to date.
Job Requirements:
- Writing and reporting experience and an ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to understand and interpret Daily Racing Form past performances.
- Willingness to work weekends and have the flexibility to work varying schedules based on the racing schedule.
- An understanding of horse racing, including its jargon, terminology.
- Strong writing skills with a grasp of grammar and general newspaper style.
- Proficiency in video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Experience in graphic design using Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and Illustrator.
- Applicants fluent in Spanish may be considered for DRF en Español.