Editorial, Health - Health Editorial Summer 2026 Intern (DC)
Witt/Kieffer, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Health Editorial Summer 2026 Intern (DC)
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. 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 are looking for a motivated journalism student who’s interested in consumer health and wellness to join our Consumer Advice Health team this summer. The role will be primarily to assist with developing story ideas, updating health stories, outreach to experts, creating video and graphics for social media, and fact-checking and medical review. For the right intern, bylined writing opportunities are also possible.
Are you up to the challenge?
Help research and write content on Medicare, Senior Living, Healthy Aging, Wellness and Disease Prevention
Update, edit and optimize older health stories
Create videos and other multimedia products for social media
Position 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:
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 about health and wellness
Video and graphics capability
Social media savvy
Summer Intern Program Description:
10 weeks; starting on Monday, June 1, 2026 through Friday, Aug 7, 2026
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 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.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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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 consumer health and wellness to join our Consumer Advice Health team this summer. The role will be primarily to assist with developing story ideas, updating health stories, outreach to experts, creating video and graphics for social media, and fact-checking and medical review. For the right intern, bylined writing opportunities are also possible.
Are you up to the challenge?
Help research and write content on Medicare, Senior Living, Healthy Aging, Wellness and Disease Prevention
Update, edit and optimize older health stories
Create videos and other multimedia products for social media
Position 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:
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 about health and wellness
Video and graphics capability
Social media savvy
Summer Intern Program Description:
10 weeks; starting on Monday, June 1, 2026 through Friday, Aug 7, 2026
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 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.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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