Summer Intern - Commerce

Job Description

Job Title
Summer Intern, Commerce

About the People Inc. Summer Internship Program:
The People Inc. Summer Internship Program is a 9 week full time, paid program that runs from June 9th - August 8th, based out of our New York office. The intern program consists of hands-on learning opportunities to create work that has an impact on the business, along with workshops in preparing you for post-college life (resume / interviewing) plus fun events throughout the summer!
People Inc. is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and representing the communities that we serve. We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to apply.
Deadline to Apply: Monday, January 26, 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
• Internships are available to current Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors at an accredited college or university.
• You must be available to work full time for the entire 9 weeks of the program in the NY office, 3 days a week
• You must have access to your own housing and transportation to/from the NY office
About the Team:
The Commerce Marketing team at People Inc. drives consumer acquisition, retention, and engagement.
About the Role:
This internship will support customer acquisition and retention marketing efforts, including campaigns targeting People Inc. readers and social audiences, as well as email and SMS programs designed to engage existing users. The role also involves assisting with promotion planning and scheduling, offering hands-on experience in marketing operations, content creation, campaign execution, and creative problem-solving.

Internship Responsibilities will Include:
• Conceive, pitch, and create engaging content for digital platforms, including social media, that aligns with brand voice and seasonal priorities
• Contribute to content calendars and ensure deadlines are met across marketing deliverables
• Monitor social media and competitor trends, stay current on digital marketing developments, and contribute fresh, innovative ideas.
• Support customer acquisition marketing efforts, including campaigns targeting People Inc. readers and social audiences
• Assist with customer retention marketing through email and SMS programs
• Help plan and schedule promotions across key marketing channels
About You:
Candidates for this role should have:
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital culture, with a genuine passion for social content
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Open to new challenges and excited to grow within a fast-paced, expanding, and constantly evolving organization
• Creative and driven self-starter that can take direction and run with it, asking questions up front to ensure you're able to complete the task successfully
• Motivated problem solver who will proactively troubleshoot and create solution
• Experience with CapCut, Canva, and Adobe Premiere Pro is a plus but not required
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.

Pay Range
Hourly: New York: $20.00 - $20.00

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-wp85wj-216-73-216-50-42 in your application.