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Job Title

Summer Intern, Better Homes & Gardens – Social Media

Job Description

About the People Inc. Summer Internship Program:

The People Inc. Summer Internship Program is a 9 week full time, paid program that runs from June 8th – August 7th, based out of our New York office. The intern program consists of hands-on learning opportunities to create work that has an impact on the business, along with workshops in preparing you for post-college life (resume / interviewing) plus fun events throughout the summer!

People Inc. is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and representing the communities that we serve.  We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to apply.

Deadline to Apply: Monday, January 26, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:

• Internships are available to current Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors at an accredited college or university
• You must be available to work full time for the entire 9 weeks of the program in the NY office, 3 days a week
• You must have access to your own housing and transportation to/from the NY office

About the Team:

Better Homes & Gardens is the go-to resource for fresh takes on home, food, and gardening, with an emphasis on enjoyment, not perfection. We inspire people to bring their dreams to life at home on special occasions and every day! The BHG editorial team has extensive industry experience and we are as passionate about our homes and home projects as our readers are. Our team is comprised of savvy editors and writers who have their finger on the pulse—we’re always ready to share our interpretation of the latest TikTok recipe or predict the newest design trend.

About the Role: 

As a Better Homes & Gardens Social Media Intern at People Inc., you will help support the social media team in planning, producing, and posting content on key social media platforms. Learn about analytics and share wins or misses during team meetings. Work directly with a legacy brand and have an opportunity to create social content, assist in cross-team collaboration, and present performance data to continue to drive engagement and brand loyalty for BHG audiences. When applying, please include a social media handle that you currently or in the past have had an impact on!

Internship Responsibilities will Include: 

• Present brand findings, conduct competitor audits, contribute to BHG’s brand social strategy
• Pull and learn about analytics and share wins and learnings
• Develop social media post content for and assist with scheduling on BHG’s social media accounts via scheduling platforms
• Draft social media post copy
• Identify trends, sounds, conventions, and other themes that BHG can adapt for timely content
• Assist in social media content shoots including brainstorming, sourcing props, helping the production team, and collaborating with the video team for final cuts
• Have an opportunity to write content for the website that explores and unpacks social media trends for consumers

About You: 

Candidates for this role should have:

• Pursuing a degree in the following or adjacent fields: Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, etc.
• Experience creating, managing, and/or posting social content outside of personal social media usage, or consistent passion to cultivate personal social media presence
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• A consistent finger on the pulse of all things culture, news, trends, and social media
• Open to new challenges and excited to grow within a fast-paced, expanding, and constantly evolving organization
• Creative and driven self-starter that can take direction and run with it, asking questions up front to ensure you’re able to complete the task successfully
• Motivated problem solver who will proactively troubleshoot and create solutions
• Experience with community management, scheduling platforms, social media analysis, and social media strategy is a plus but not required
• A love for home design, gardening, and/or cooking!

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing[email protected].

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range

Hourly: New York: $20.00 – $20.00

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO),adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents),all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.

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Job Title

Assistant Editor, News & Social Platforms

Job Description

At Serious Eats, culinary curiosity, rigor, and clear, engaging writing come together to serve readers in the moments that matter. We’re hiring an assistant editor to publish accurate, on-brand cooking and culinary coverage under tight deadlines that performs well on news-focused platforms (Google Discover, Apple News, etc.). This role also includes support for our social accounts to bring energized programming that extends our voice and reporting.

Hybrid 3x a week- (list out city) 

In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

About The Positions Contributions:

Weight %Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

70% – News & Editorial (Primary)

• Lead a high‑velocity daily cadence of timely stories—news, product taste tests, seasonal recipe roundups—that drive sessions and reinforce our editorial standards.
• Pitch, report, write, and edit with speed and precision, applying rigorous research and skeptical inquiry to culinary, scientific, cultural, and historical topics.
• Package stories for news‑forward distribution (e.g., Google Discover, Apple News, newsletters) with sharp headlines and clean, publication-ready copy.
• Track data and signals (performance metrics, industry announcements, trendlines, recalls, food-related health news, seasonality) to surface and prioritize opportunities.
• Collaborate with our Growth team for rapid iteration on titles, images, and timing, using data to inform editorial judgment.
• Oversee ongoing product taste tests, including research, shopping, test‑day logistics, data collection, writing, and/or editing.
• Create great ideas around both article and social franchise development.

20% – Social Programming & Short‑Form Video (Secondary)

• Plan and schedule a consistent, creative slate on various platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Threads.
• Write crisp, on-brand, platform‑native copy (hooks, captions, overlays, CTAs) and adapt site reporting into carousels, reels/shorts, and stories.
• Produce scrappy, phone-shot video (clean framing, lighting, audio; quick edits and subtitles) and build lightweight templates for repeatable series.
• Run structured experiments (first‑frame hooks, cover tests, cadence) and document learnings into reusable playbooks; share insights with editorial and growth.
• Engage thoughtfully with the audience in comments/DMs and help surface feedback, tips, and community trends for coverage.

10% – Cross‑Functional & Growth

• Collaborate closely with growth, newsletter, commerce, social, and other support teams.
• Create and maintain concise templates (repeatable article franchises, assignment briefs, caption frameworks, video formats) that increase output while protecting quality and voice.
• Identify on‑brand opportunities to expand into new content areas and emerging platforms; propose hypotheses and run focused tests.

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

Experience:

• 2+ years in fast‑turn digital editorial roles, ideally in food media.
• Experience or an eagerness to learn programming of brand or personal social handles, and comfort with phone‑first video workflows.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

• Exceptional reporting, writing, and line‑editing skills; strong headline instincts; and a knack for packaging stories for news‑driving platforms.
• Culinary and scientific literacy and a commitment to evidence‑based, well‑sourced coverage.
• Digital instincts and speed with accuracy; ability to juggle multiple assignments and hit ambitious weekly targets.
• A self‑starting, accountable work style—resourceful, quick to learn, responsive to feedback, and steady amid change.

% Travel Required (Approximate):  5%

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing[email protected].

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range

Hourly: New York: $25.00 – $30.70 Remote US: $20.00 – $25.00

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO),adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents),all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.

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