What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Editorial 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 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.
We reach more than millions of 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. 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 are looking for a motivated journalism student who's interested in learning about consumer advice editing. You will learn about our unique and highly respected brand of advice journalism; the tools and strategies that power a major media brand on the cutting edge of the information age; how to edit content for clarity, style and flow; SEO best practices; and how to produce and illustrate articles in our content management system.
The role will be primarily to assist with developing story ideas, updating existing stories, outreach to experts, editing articles, creating video and graphics for social media, and fact-checking. For the right intern, bylined writing opportunities are also possible.
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 millions of 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. 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 are looking for a motivated journalism student who's interested in learning about consumer advice editing. You will learn about our unique and highly respected brand of advice journalism; the tools and strategies that power a major media brand on the cutting edge of the information age; how to edit content for clarity, style and flow; SEO best practices; and how to produce and illustrate articles in our content management system.
The role will be primarily to assist with developing story ideas, updating existing stories, outreach to experts, editing articles, creating video and graphics for social media, and fact-checking. For the right intern, bylined writing opportunities are also possible.
Are you up to the challenge?
- Help research and write advice-oriented content and articles.
- Perform fact checking.
- Identify and catalog articles that need to be updated.
- Update, edit and optimize older stories.
- Create videos and other multimedia products for social media.
- Actively and enthusiastically participate in trainings and team activities.
- Assist with research or administrative tasks as needed.
- 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
- All candidates must be able to work a hybrid in-office work schedule from our Washington, DC or New York offices.
- Spring Internship for School Credit only.
- Able to handle multiple short-term and longer-term assignments while meeting tight deadlines.
- 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
- Knowledge of AP style
- SEO savvy and some familiarity with Google Analytics, Semrush or other SEO tools
- Interest and/or familiarity in writing consumer advice content
- Video and graphics capability
- Social media savvy
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, cover letter via Paychex and three writing samples to jobs@usnews.com for consideration.
- Spring Internship begins January 2026 - May 2026
- Spring Internship Hours 10-20 hours per week