Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com® has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.com® not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large, but for consumers, navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life, by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions.
Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence through expert guidance.
Intern, News and Insights
Location: Austin, Texas or New York City, NY
Program Dates: Monday, June 1, 2026, through Friday, August 14, 2026
Our Internship Program follows a hybrid schedule (three days on-site, two days remote). Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this program.
Our Summer Internship Program is more than a resume builder—it's a launchpad. Whether you're exploring your interests or deepening your skills, you’ll gain real-world, hands-on experience that matters. You won’t sit on the sidelines. Instead, you’ll join us in setting big goals and going after them. You’ll be given the space to bring great ideas to life, and you’ll lean into your curiosity and creativity to experiment and question the status quo, learning from every experience as you go. With mentorship from experienced professionals and the freedom to share your ideas, you’ll expand your knowledge and impact, make connections with talented and passionate people, and take a bold step toward your future.
Key Dates & Next Steps
- Internship roles will be posted from November 2025 - January 2026
- Interviews will begin in November 2025
What to Expect During Your Internship
Throughout our 11-week program, you will:
- Work on real, high-impact projects that contribute to our mission and core business
- Collaborate across teams, learning from professionals in tech, product, marketing, and more
- Attend executive speaker series and team-led workshops for a deep dive into our business
- Engage in networking events and mentorship opportunities
- Give back through volunteer opportunities with our community partners
- Gain exposure to our inclusive culture, where innovation and individuality are celebrated
At Realtor.com®, you’ll join a supportive environment where you’re encouraged to grow, challenged to think differently, and inspired to make a difference.
Intern - News and Insights
Realtor.com’s News & Insights is the largest publisher of original residential real estate news in the United States—and we are seeking an energetic and talented trainee reporter with a passion for all things real estate to learn from and contribute to our team.
In this role, you will be guided to use your editorial and analytical skills to cover a range of topics that cater to home buyers, sellers, renters and experts in the housing market.
You will be tasked with writing a range of articles on a daily basis—whether it be the latest on housing data with expert analysis from our in-house Economists, a solid piece of advice for home owners or sellers, policy changes, or even the latest in celebrity real estate news.
You will be adept at thinking about different ways in which to tell a story and be able to think of ideas that will increase distribution on non-traditional platforms.
In addition to this, you’ll be tasked with coming up with and pitching compelling ideas for articles that will drive audience growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- You must be able to write a set number of stories per day for http://Realtor.com ’s News & Insights section
- You will be pitching residential real estate stories on a daily basis and be able to uncover exclusives
- You will be working on reports that are steeped in economic data, so must be able to translate key insights to a consumer audience
- You will have a keen interest in the real estate industry, and must keep up to date on trends
- We will work with you to find your niche to ensure that you work in a vertical where you can play to your strengths.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently enrolled in a journalism course with graduation date of December 2026 or June 2027
- Be able to provide examples of published work, whether in local or national news publications, or student media
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Familiarity working in content management systems
- Experience with social media
**This is a hybrid role where you’ll be required to work in our Austin or NYC office.
Please note: Our Internship Program follows a hybrid schedule (three days on-site, two days remote). Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this program.
Make Your Mark at Realtor.com®
You only get one first internship, so make it count. At Realtor.com®, you’ll do more than gain experience—you’ll make an impact, grow your network, and help us build a better future for home.
Ready to build a way home for everyone? Apply and join us in Summer 2026.
Do the best work of your life at Realtor.com®
Here, you’ll partner with a diverse team of experts as you use leading-edge tech to empower everyone to meet a crucial goal: finding their way home. And you’ll find your way home too. At Realtor.com®, you’ll bring your full self to work as you innovate with speed, serve our consumers, and champion your teammates. In return, we’ll provide you with a warm, welcoming, and inclusive culture; intellectual challenges; and the development opportunities you need to grow.
Diversity is important to us, therefore, Realtor.com® is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Realtor.com® will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
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What We Do
We pioneered the world of digital real estate more than 25 years ago. Today, through our website and mobile apps, we are a trusted guide for consumers, empowering more people to find their way home by breaking down barriers, helping them make the right connections, and creating confidence through expert insights and guidance. For professionals, we are a trusted partner for business growth, offering consumer connections and branding solutions that help them succeed in today's on-demand world.
Why Work With Us
The way home begins with you. With a diverse team of experts alongside you, you’ll help us reach new heights at the forefront of the digital real estate space. Bring your extensive knowledge and deep expertise and collaborate with other passionate visionaries to lead our industry and revolutionize the way people find home, in every form.
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