We are excited to announce the launch of Atlas Obscura's new summer internship program, designed to provide educational hands-on experience to emerging talent.
Dates: Rolling. Applicants are welcome to apply throughout the summer to inquire whether positions are available. The internship program will run for 6-8 weeks.
Program OverviewThis summer, we will be welcoming interns across four strategic areas of our business. Each internship offers educational opportunities and direct exposure to Atlas Obscura's unique mission of inspiring wonder and curiosity about the incredible world we all share.
These internship positions are designed as training-based opportunities focused on providing students and recent graduates with practical experience in media, digital content, and business operations.
As educational internships, these positions are unpaid but offer hands-on learning experiences, mentorship from experienced professionals, and the opportunity to build a portfolio of work with a recognized brand. Interns will not be considered employees for minimum wage and other purposes. Interns may apply to and be considered for open positions at the conclusion of the internship, but interns are not entitled to employment at the conclusion of the internship program and will be considered alongside other candidates.
Available Internship Positions- Social Media Assistant Interns: Our social media interns will learn about the daily content scheduling and posting across Atlas Obscura's social channels. This position offers hands-on education with social media strategy, content calendar management, and audience engagement across multiple platforms, providing valuable insight into digital marketing for a mission-driven media company.
- Community Interns: These interns will shadow and learn how to create content with our community and brand teams to serve and engage our audiences, and to learn about audience-driven content creation.
- Operations Intern: Working closely with the Chief Administrative Officer, this intern will learn about supporting a diverse range of operational initiatives, including special projects research, strategic partnership development, and general operational tasks that keep Atlas Obscura running smoothly. This position offers training in business operations and strategic planning.
- Engineering Intern: Shadow Atlas Obscura’s head of product and engineering as he builds a new feature in Atlas Obscura’s tech stack. Learn about using maps and geotagging in consumer products.
Atlas Obscura is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
LocationThis role is either based in our NY headquarters with hybrid work or fully remote.
Application: Please indicate in your cover letter which internship position noted above that you would like to apply for.
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What We Do
Atlas Obscura is a media and entertainment company on a mission to inspire wonder and curiosity about the world. We uncover hidden places, incredible histories, scientific marvels, and gastronomical wonders via our site, app, video, social media, books and podcast. Atlas Obscura creates hundreds of unique global trips and local experiences every year, bringing our community with us to visit the world's most unusual places and try the world's most extraordinary food
