Life Partnerships Fellow (July 2026)
The Role & Team
As a fellow on the Life team, you will create general-interest slideshows and posts across topics including food, retail, travel, real estate, science, and more. You will keep an eye on what's trending to produce timely stories; you will think critically about analytics to brainstorm new story ideas; and you will be encouraged to pitch original stories and experiences you can write about.
The ideal candidate is excited to produce stories that could vary from a slideshow about a record-breaking mansion for sale to a list comparing states to reviews of food and transportation to quick profiles on wealthy individuals.
You will be part of the Editorial Partnerships team, whose goal is to pitch and write stories that resonate with audiences across our partner sites, which include MSN, Yahoo, and Apple News.
Key Responsibilities
- Pitch, research, and write compelling stories for Business Insider and our news partners, which include MSN, Yahoo, and Apple News
- Produce general-interest slideshows, visual features, explainers, quick posts, and other story formats across multiple topics in a timely manner
- Write stories that are accurate, properly researched, error-free, and in line with Business Insider reporting standards
- Hone SEO best practices and become adept at Business Insider's style of headline writing
- Consistently brainstorm new ideas based on our editorial calendar, what's trending, and what's resonating with partner audiences
Qualifications
- A background in journalism and experience working at a digital publication or within a newsroom
- Previous experience with pitching, fact-checking, interviewing, and copy-editing
- A genuine interest in covering a wide range of topics
- A creative mind that is always coming up with new ideas and approaches to stories
- A curiosity about the performance data and the ability to think critically about it
- A self-starter attitude and strong organizational and communication skills
- A love of Business Insider and what we do
Additional Qualifications
- A passion for digital storytelling and voracious reading habits
- Familiarity with digital and social media
- The ability to work quickly and collaboratively with a fast-paced team
- Proofreading and copyediting skills
- A love of Business Insider and our mission to serve readers with the information and inspiration they need in a way that's accurate, fair, fast, and fun
Salary & Benefits
- Fellows are paid $23 per hour (overtime when needed and approved)
- PTO and paid holidays
- Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on 91st day of employment