Summer Intern - Research

Job Description

Job Title
Summer Intern, Research

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:
Experts in our audiences & brands who get to work with data that supports our iconic and beloved brands, including: People, Allrecipes, InStyle, Byrdie, BHG, Investopedia, Travel + Leisure, & more. We develop & field research as well as analyze various datasets to uncover consumer attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions across People Inc.'s core lifestyle categories, brands, & businesses.
Our work combines strategic research design, data analysis, and storytelling to deliver insights that guide various parts of the business, including but not limited to advertising campaigns, account strategy, editorial content, sales and marketing narratives, licensing initiatives, and commerce strategies.
Our team operates in a fast-paced, collaborative, and data-driven environment where we use primary research, People Inc's proprietary data, and syndicated data for data storytelling and strategic initiatives.
About the Role:
• Become an expert in a specific category of our brands and audiences.
• Learn how to use People Inc's first party data, syndicated research, marketplace and industry studies, and primary studies to uncover insights and use them to craft compelling stories to support existing and new advertising partnerships and broader corporate initiatives.
• Work cross functionally with Marketing, Account Strategy, and Sales teams to help with brand management, audience expansion, and sales initiatives.

Internship Responsibilities will Include:
Our intern will contribute meaningfully to ongoing research initiatives. special projects, and advertising proposals.
Work product may also be used to impact development of content and marketing strategies across People Inc. brands.
This role will be a hybrid across our Research & Insights team which specializes in understanding user engagement using our 1st party data and our Primary Research team which manages our consumer panels & designs surveys to engage our readers. Responsibilities will include:
• Leveraging 1st party & various syndicated research sources to access & analyze data from a variety of sources: Looker, D/Cipher, MRI-SIMMONS, MRI/Comscore Fusion, Comscore, IPSOS Affluent, Telmar, Mintel, and Google Analytics
• Assisting with survey development and link testing: Support questionnaire design, proofreading, and survey programming quality checks. Weaving in cultural and market context to strengthen project narratives.
• Analyzing and visualizing data: Use Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint/Slides to clean data, identify insights, and build visual summaries.
• Supporting insight storytelling: Help synthesize findings into clear, engaging decks that communicate consumer trends to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborating cross-functionally: Attend meetings with editorial, marketing, and insights teams to understand the real-world impact of research findings.
• Developing or leveraging tools that enhance the efficiency of the research department: AI agents, Google Sheet templates, etc.
About You:
We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented student who is curious about people, passionate about data, and eager to learn how research drives creative strategy.
• Pursuing a degree in market research, marketing, communications, psychology, sociology, business, or a related field.
• Strong abilities working with data, identifying patterns, and drawing clear conclusions.
• Interest in media and the latest cultural trends.
• Creativity: An aptitude for storytelling, problem-solving, and innovative thinking.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Dynamic Workplace: Open to new challenges and excited to grow within a fast-paced, expanding, and constantly evolving organization.
• Organization & Initiative: 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.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Docs)
• Some experience with digital media is a plus but not required
• Familiarity with survey tools (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey), data visualization platforms (Tableau, Flourish), LLMs and building GPT agents is a plus but not required
• Experience with Looker, MRI-SIMMONS, MRI/Comscore Fusion, Comscore, IPSOS Affluent, Telmar, Mintel, and Google Analytics is a plus
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-z352w7-216-73-216-46-42 in your application.