Forbes Summer 2025 Vetted Intern

As the Forbes Summer 2025 Vetted Intern, you will be involved in a wide array of responsibilities including assisting with planning and producing special projects like the Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards. You'll collaborate daily to brainstorm and create commerce features, manage press requests and product sample logistics, and track content performance while making necessary updates. Your role also includes creating graphics and engaging with multiple teams across the organization.

To qualify for the Forbes Summer 2025 Vetted Intern position, candidates should be students graduating on or before June 30, 2026, with a passion for journalism and storytelling. Familiarity with SEO and commerce writing is advantageous, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively within multiple teams. A detail-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills are necessary for success in this role.

Interning at Forbes offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills through robust mentorship from our editorial team. You’ll gain hands-on experience in commerce writing, project management, and team collaboration. You will leave this internship with a deep understanding of how editorial processes work, valuable insights into audience engagement, and practical writing skills that can set you up for future success in journalism and content creation.

Yes, the Forbes Summer 2025 Vetted Intern position offers flexibility with options for fully remote work, in-person work at our Jersey City, NJ office, or a hybrid approach. This flexibility aims to accommodate diverse working preferences while ensuring you still get the experiential benefits of the internship.

The hourly rate for the Forbes Summer 2025 Vetted Intern position is set at $21.00. Forbes believes in fair compensation and evaluates a candidate’s experience and skills when determining the final pay rate, ensuring that the compensation reflects the candidate's qualifications and the responsibilities of the role.

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