Product, Design & Technology Interns

Job Description

ABOUT VOX MEDIA

As the leading independent modern media company, Vox Media ignites conversations and influences culture. Across digital, podcasts, TV, streaming, live events, and print, we tell stories that affect our audience's daily lives and entertain as much as they inform.

Vox Media has been named one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies in Media,” an Inc. “Company of the Year,” Digiday’s “Best Company for Parents,” and one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign.

INTERNSHIPS AT VOX MEDIA

The Vox Media Summer Internship Program provides current students the opportunity to dive into our editorial networks, lines of business, and functional areas. Interns will learn about the media industry and their specific area of focus while making valued contributions to their teams. The summer internship program aims to be a true learning experience and includes a comprehensive orientation and programming throughout the summer. Programming includes training on skills like resume building and effective feedback, Vox Media-focused sessions like food photography with Eater and building loyal audiences with our podcast network, and opportunities to network and socialize with your colleagues such as intern/manager trivia with Vox Media branded prizes.

ABOUT THE ROLES

We’re excited to bring on 24 interns this summer across many of the major functions of our business: Audio, Core Services, Data Science, Editorial, Product & Technology, and Revenue.

This specific application is for Product, Design and Technology internships. Ideal candidates for these internships will:

• Attend daily product team check ins and weekly product/design meetings
• Communicate effectively with and collaborate closely with developers
• Demonstrate passion about design, new technology and trends
• Ideally have a foundation in visual design (typography, color, hierarchy, etc.) and experience designing in Figma
• Preferably have experience with html/css and accessibility principles that informs design and aids in collaboration with developers

WHEN: June 1 - August 21 (with flexibility to end earlier depending on school schedule)

WHERE: NYC

PAY: $20/hour, and up to 40 hours per week, unless otherwise noted

WORKING AT VOX MEDIA

This is a 12 week internship, starting June 1 and ending August 21. Vox Media strives to provide comprehensive healthcare options for our employees and to ensure that our healthcare and other benefits are LGBTQ-inclusive. You'll be joining a group of focused, hard-working, creative people who are passionate about doing work that's challenging and fun—and who strive to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Our portfolio features influential and respected editorial properties including Vox, New York Magazine, The Verge, The Cut, Eater, Vulture, The Strategist, Polygon, SB Nation, Intelligencer, Curbed, Grub Street and Recode. Off-platform, the Vox Media Podcast Network offers one of the largest collections of popular podcasts, and Vox Media Studios produces and distributes the award-winning nonfiction shows. Powered by innovative technology that scales quality, the Chorus publishing platform and Concert advertising marketplace answer the always-changing needs of modern audiences, creators and marketers.

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.