Software Developer 2025 Summer Intern

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:

U.S. News & World Report is looking for an enthusiastic Software Developer Intern to join a growing developer team for one of the globe's most trusted brands. The successful candidate will join an active scrum team, solve real challenges, and see their contributions go live in front of actual users. Come join a collaborative, supportive group of engaged programmers and get a real taste of a software development career.

Are you up to the challenge?

• Applicants will work on real tickets related to our web applications and data loaders, in either our Education or Autos verticals.
• Applicants will gain experience in React and/or Python.
• Applicants will participate in standard Scrum activities like standups, planning and review meetings, retrospectives, estimations, etc.
• Applicants will have their code reviewed by senior developers who will help them learn how to produce professional-caliber code.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Eligible candidates must be one of the following:
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants should be candidates for or recipients of a postgraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, or science.
• Applicants should have some experience working with React or Python web frameworks like Django.
• Applicants should have some experience working with source control technologies like Git.
• Applicant is available to commute into the DC office

Summer Intern Program Description:

• 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 or New York offices.
• Internship pays $17.50 per hour

What it’s like to work with us:

Talent is our best asset!

We invest in people with passion and potential who understand the 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

Other Job Info:

• 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.