Kitchen Team Intern, Wirecutter at The New York Times

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

About the position

Wirecutter is seeking an editorial intern to embed with our team that covers kitchen products.

As an intern, you will report directly to the team’s supervising editor. This role is based out of our office and test facility in Long Island City, New York.

About Our Summer Internships:

The duration is 10 weeks long, starting on June 7, 2027.
The rate of pay for this role is $20.00 per hour.
Interns work 40 hours per week.
This is a hybrid role based in New York City.

Responsibilities

Work with writers and editors in our test lab to design and execute testing of kitchen products
Help conduct panel testing with focus groups.
Assist with placing product orders for testing and unboxing and organizing products once they arrive at the office space. Pitch in with set-ups and clean-ups pertaining to product testing.
Visiting grocery stores to source ingredients for tests and photo shoots
Contribute research, reporting, and writing to product guides and articles when appropriate. Pitch ideas within our team and to related teams when applicable.
Helping to administer taste tests (organizing, labeling, and serving brand-concealed samples)
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Basic Qualifications

6+ months of Journalistic experience or training

Preferred Qualifications

Enthusiasm for product research and testing methods. Experience working in a laboratory or research-focused setting is a plus.
Strong research skills and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills; strong ability to collaborate within a busy team in a dynamic setting. Self-organized and motivated, with effective communication skills.
Ability to work independently when necessary, with minimal oversight.
Interest in video, social media, and visual storytelling is a plus.
Ability to work on deadline on multiple projects.
General enthusiasm for the beats our team covers.
Strong creativity and problem-solving skills.

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Additional Compensation and Benefits:

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The hourly rate of base pay for this role is:

$20—$20 USD

Candidate Use of GenAI Tools:

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