Digital News Production Intern, Fall 2026 (10 weeks, 24 hours a week)

About the role

The New York Post Internship Program offers a dynamic, hands-on experience designed to give interns exposure to real-world work within the media and news industry. Interns are highly valued team members who work on meaningful projects that directly impact the business. Throughout the program, interns participate in career-building masterclasses that support professional growth and have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with peers and key leaders in the company.

This Digital News Production Internship is a part-time role (24 hrs/week) running from September 14, 2026, to November 20, 2026. The position requires in-office attendance at our Midtown Manhattan office and is open to current juniors, seniors, MA students, and recent graduates who completed their degree within the past year.

Responsibilities

• Gather and create captivating content from wire services that align with The Post’s signature style and voice.
• Occasionally pitch and write stories that resonate with The Post’s online audience, showcasing creativity and an understanding of trending topics.
• Team up with web and social media teams to cover breaking news and deliver fast, accurate updates to readers.
• Use analytics tools to monitor audience engagement and track what resonates with readers. Provide insights that help improve content performance.
• Keep live stories up-to-date with new photos, links, and relevant info, ensuring they’re always engaging and timely.
• Develop strategies to boost content recirculation using tools like reusable blocks and info boxes.
• Review and update live stories, ensuring they meet The Post’s high editorial standards and are optimized for digital platforms.

Requirements

• Ability to quickly find and incorporate relevant photos, videos, and multimedia to complement and enhance stories.
• Comfortable balancing multiple tasks and working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Passionate about online content, news, and engaging with readers through digital platforms.
• Willingness to use analytics tools to monitor reader engagement and assist the team in identifying trends and opportunities for content improvement.
• Eager to brainstorm new ways to improve content visibility and recirculation using digital tools like reusable blocks and info boxes.
• Organized with a strong focus on ensuring stories meet editorial standards and are optimized for digital publication.
• Enthusiastic about collaborating with experienced web and social teams, especially during fast-paced breaking news situations.
• Keen interest in identifying compelling stories from wire services and contributing ideas that will capture the attention of The Post’s audience.

Pay

Base pay range: $20/hour.

Benefits

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.