At MyFitnessPal, our vision is to be the most trusted brand for improving your health through better food choices. We believe good health starts with what you eat. We provide the tools and resources to reach your weight management goals. We are looking for a summer intern to join our Editorial team. In this internship, you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the world of publishing and editorial work. You’ll work closely with our editorial team, assisting in various tasks related to content creation, editing, and publication.
Who you are:
You’re the go-to person for knowing what’s hot in the world of food and nutrition—whether it’s the latest TikTok recipe trend, a viral gut health hack, or a new study making waves in wellness circles. You already follow all the big nutrition and foodie influencers on TikTok and Instagram, and you have a sixth sense for spotting what’s going to blow up next🤓
You love taking timely topics and turning them into engaging, shareable content that’s both informative and fun. Whether it’s explaining why everyone’s suddenly drinking chlorophyll water or diving into the science behind a new diet trend, you’re skilled at making complex ideas feel accessible and exciting. You’re not just a great writer—you also know how to ask the right questions. Interviewing experts comes naturally to you, and you’re excited to tap into expert knowledge to bring credibility and depth to your work.
This internship is your chance to dig into the fast-paced world of nutrition and food news, sharpen your storytelling and interview skills, and create buzzworthy content that keeps readers informed, inspired, and ahead of the trends.
What you’ll be doing:
- Monitor TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms to identify emerging trends in nutrition, wellness, and food
- Stay up-to-date on breaking news, new studies, and viral conversations in the nutrition and foodie space
- Pitch creative, trend-driven content ideas that align with MyFitnessPal’s brand voice and mission
- Write timely and engaging articles and blog posts that align with identified trends
- Create Q&As and conduct interviews with MyFitnessPal dietitians to gather and incorporate expert quotes into articles
- Assist in fact-checking and editing to ensure accuracy and quality across all content
- Build and format articles in the content management system (CMS) following best practices for SEO and readability
- Track the performance of your content and use data insights to inform future ideas
- Actively seek feedback from editors and dietitians to continuously improve storytelling and technical skills
- Live our core values in all you do:
- Be Kind and Care
- Live Good Health
- Be Data-Inspired
- Champion Change
- Leave it Better than You Found It
- Make It Happen
Qualifications to be successful in this role:
- Be a current, full-time college student with at least one academic term remaining following an internship at MyFitnessPal. The following students are generally eligible:
- Undergraduate students graduating between December 2025 and June 2026 (rising Juniors or Seniors)
- Passion for food and nutrition trends. You’re deeply interested in the latest nutrition and foodie trends, with an instinct for spotting emerging topics and viral moments on TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms
- Strong writing skills. You can craft engaging, accessible, and buzzworthy content that resonates with a wide audience, from breaking down complex science to covering fun food trends
- Interview skills! You know how to ask the right questions to create insightful Q&As and weave expert quotes seamlessly into your pieces, adding credibility and depth
- Attention to detail. You’re thorough in your research, fact-checking, and editing, ensuring all content is accurate, high-quality, and aligned with the MyFitnessPal brand
- Adaptability and initiative. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, take initiative to pitch ideas, and adapt quickly to new challenges and trends
- Technical savvy. You’re comfortable using a CMS to build and format articles and follow SEO and readability best practices
- Collaborative spirit. You work well with teams, taking feedback from editors and dietitians to refine your work and improve your skills
- Reliable access to the internet and comfortable in a remote working environment
- Bonus if you’re familiar with Google Analytics
Perks & Benefits
- Paid internship with potential conversion to full time upon graduation (Pay rate of $25.00 per hour)
- Remote equal philosophy enabling you to work from any state in which we have operations in the continental U.S. (currently not including AK)
- A dynamic, motivating and fun work environment
- Mentorship and guidance from senior staff and leadership
- Opportunity to work on a product with a positive impact on people’s lives
This position pays $25.00 per hour. In addition, if there is an opportunity for high-performing interns to convert full time upon graduation, upon doing so, you would be eligible for the following benefits listed below:
Face-to-Face Connections: We value personal connections. Enjoy opportunities to meet and connect with your team members in person to help forge meaningful relationships that extend beyond the virtual realm. Teams meet as often as needed and all of MyFitnessPal gathers annually.
Flexibility At Its Best: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve. Enjoy a flexible time-off policy and work on your own terms with our Responsible Time Off benefit.
Give Back: Use your volunteer days off to support what matters most to you. Each full time teammate receives 2 days per calendar year to give back to their community through service.
Mentorship Program: Take control of your career through our mentorship program where, if you’d like, you will be matched with a teammate who can help you scale your skills and propel your growth.
Family-Friendly Support: Embrace the journey with confidence and care. Enjoy our paid maternity and paternity leave, to provide time to balance family responsibilities with your career and take the time needed to strengthen family relationships. We understand the complexities of starting or expanding a family, which is why we provide best-in-class comprehensive assistance for fertility-related matters.
Wellness Comes First: Live Good Health is one of our core values. Receive a monthly Wellness Allowance, empowering you to focus on your physical and mental well-being by choosing from a range of wellness initiatives, including dedicated mental health days.
Celebrate Greatness: Your hard work deserves recognition! Our reward and recognition platform empowers peers to acknowledge and reward each other for the exceptional contributions they make.
Elevate Your Health & Fitness: Get access to MyFitnessPal Premium, allowing you to take your fitness, health and wellness journey to new heights.
Unlock Your Potential: Access our virtual learning and development library, and participate in training opportunities to continuously grow and enhance your skills.
Championing Inclusion: Our dedicated DEI Committee actively fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress across the organization.
Healthcare Matters: Your well-being is our priority. Take advantage of our competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits that cater to your holistic healthcare needs. Feel secure and supported on your wellness journey.
Secure Your Future: Benefit from our retirement savings program, giving you peace of mind for your financial goals. Reach them sooner with MyFitnessPal’s competitive employer match.
In addition to our standard employee benefits, hybrid employees will receive paid lunches in the office.
At MyFitnessPal, our mission is to enable people to make healthy choices. And it wouldn't be possible without our team. We celebrate the unique POV that each person brings to the table and believe in a collaborative and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, military or veteran status, sex, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. These are our guiding ideologies and apply across all aspects of employment.
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What We Do
MyFitnessPal provides powerful tools that make it easier for everyone to live a healthier life by tracking meals and physical activity.
