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
Pay Range: Hourly – $20.00
Beauty/ Style Graphic Design
About the Team: The photo and art department for InStyle, Byrdie, and PEOPLE Digital brings each brand’s visual identity to life through compelling imagery, design, and creative storytelling.
About the Role: You will gain hands-on experience producing visual assets, learning the full workflow from concept to final delivery. The internship includes exposure to site, social, and video asset creation, behind-the-scenes insight into how a magazine cover comes together, lessons in fashion and beauty photography, and on-set shadowing for still-life shoots. This internship offers practical, real-world experience in modern digital magazine design.
Production
About the Team: The Beauty, Style & Entertainment Group at Studio at People Inc. operates as an in-house creative agency and content studio that leads the production and project management of native digital, print, social, video, and live-event content programs. We execute custom advertising initiatives, serving as the central liaison between sales, marketing, creative, and editorial groups, ensuring smooth delivery of sponsored content across brands like Byrdie, InStyle, Entertainment Weekly and PEOPLE. It also provides operational and production leadership and acts as the key connection between relevant departments.
About the Role: As our Studio Intern, you’ll be immersed in the fast-paced world of Beauty, Style & Entertainment content creation. You’ll collaborate with creative, production, and talent teams to support a robust slate of shoots, content, and events. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, curious about the industry, and eager to learn how ideas move from concept to execution.
Video Strategy
About the Team: The Video Strategy team focuses on growing video viewership and revenue through three core functions: Creative Development, Channel Management & Optimization, and Strategy & Insights. The team oversees the full lifecycle of YouTube-first programming across key People Inc. brands—analyzing performance, developing concepts, booking talent, producing and directing content, and managing distribution to drive audience engagement and channel growth.
About the Role: The Video Strategy Intern will support the development and production of long-form YouTube content for People Inc.’s brands. Key responsibilities include assisting on NYC-based shoots, researching talent and topic areas, creating strategic talent booking lists, and applying research to identify programming opportunities. The intern will also help coordinate props, track receipts and budgets, contribute to thumbnail design, and support upload workflows by organizing and publishing video assets. This role is well-suited for someone curious, energetic, and interested in video production or media research.
Photo/Video Studio
About the Team: The People Inc. studio team supports all of the creative visual teams within the company – they manage all studio and kitchen spaces across the New York Photo and Video studios, including two equipment rooms complete with audio recording, still photography, and video equipment. It is a small and versatile team with backgrounds in photo and video productions, and they combine technical expertise with creative vision to manage the complexity of various bookings, including shoots with staff photographers as well as assisting other teams and brands.
About the Role: The Photo/Video Studios Intern will be exposed to a wide range of productions, including video shoots and photo sessions. Our studio team serves as the bridge between People Inc’s brands and the production crews, giving the intern the opportunity to observe and participate in the entire lifecycle of a shoot. The intern will also learn directly from our in-house photographer in his day to day work, including still life, food, beauty, and on-location/brand-activation shoots.
During the internship, the intern will gain hands-on experience in how sets are built, lit, and managed while getting to know the creative staff that brings each production to life. The intern will take part in organizing equipment rentals, creating studio reservations, digiteching on sets, and making photo selects. This internship will offer students a well rounded and immersive learning experience, ensuring they leave as production-ready young professionals with real world exposure to a wide variety of productions and situations.