What are the responsibilities and job description for the Money Editorial 2025 Summer Intern position at U.S. News & World Report?
U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.
We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.
We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Your role in helping us shape the future:
We’re seeking a creative, motivated student journalist for a 10-week paid internship this summer. We want our intern to walk away with a rewarding, real-world newsroom experience, a pile of great clips and the skills necessary to join the next generation of journalists.
Specifically, we are looking for an inquisitive self-starter and nimble reporter who can produce compelling content for our digital platform. Interns should feel empowered to find and pitch great stories about our increasingly diverse topic areas.
We will provide a supportive and collaborative atmosphere with opportunities to explore reporting, including data reporting, writing and editing.
Are you up to the challenge?
Talent is our best asset!
We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.
We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.
We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Your role in helping us shape the future:
We’re seeking a creative, motivated student journalist for a 10-week paid internship this summer. We want our intern to walk away with a rewarding, real-world newsroom experience, a pile of great clips and the skills necessary to join the next generation of journalists.
Specifically, we are looking for an inquisitive self-starter and nimble reporter who can produce compelling content for our digital platform. Interns should feel empowered to find and pitch great stories about our increasingly diverse topic areas.
We will provide a supportive and collaborative atmosphere with opportunities to explore reporting, including data reporting, writing and editing.
Are you up to the challenge?
- Experience using data in reporting.
- Strong understanding of SEO and experience using SEO tools.
- Editing experience.
- Opportunity to build newsletters.
- Opportunity to walk away with published clips on usnews.com.
- Part-time or full-time students who have completed 48 credit hours (rising juniors/seniors and graduate students) and are enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university
- Part-time or full-time students enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism and maturity in the workplace
- Effective communicator in both written and spoken English
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in use of MSOffice Suite and Google Docs
- 3.0 GPA or above preferred
- Demonstrated research, reporting, writing, editing and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
- Interest in writing about real estate, retirement, personal finance and careers.
- 10 weeks; starting on Monday, June 2 through Friday, Aug 8, 2025
- We expect interns to work 37.5 hours/week, Monday- Friday
- All candidates must be able to work a hybrid in-office work schedule from our Washington, DC office.
- Internship pays $17.50 per hour
Talent is our best asset!
We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.
- Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
- Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
- Collaborative Work Environment : Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers
- These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
- Please submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.
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