Creative Development Intern, Wirecutter at The New York Times

The role

This internship supports the Creative Development team at Wirecutter in managing pre-sale and post-sale operations for commercial programs. You will work at the intersection of revenue and editorial to organize briefs, assist in pitching sponsorships, and track cross-functional execution.

What you'll do

• Maintain the internal database of creative content opportunities and sponsorship packages
• Assist in drafting pitch one-sheets and organizing materials for brand partner RFPs
• Support weekly alignment meetings by updating presentations and logging action items
• Conduct industry research on brand sponsorship trends and emerging digital formats
• Create partnership tracking documents and audit media plans for post-sale campaigns
• Ensure all commercial activities strictly safeguard editorial independence and reader trust

What you'll bring

• Strong interest in the intersection of journalism commerce and digital publishing
• Proficiency with organizational tools like Airtable Google Workspace and Slack
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for summarizing project statuses
• Ability to think creatively and stay informed about digital culture trends
• Commitment to maintaining a strict firewall between commercial and editorial content

Your impact

The intern will streamline the workflow between sales and editorial teams ensuring that high-impact sponsorships are executed efficiently while protecting the brand's integrity. By managing the concept library and tracking campaigns this role directly contributes to the growth and organization of Wirecutter's commercial revenue streams.