Spring Intern - Engineering

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Be Part of What's Next

Help build the next generation of digital experiences for some of the most recognizable automotive brands. As an Engineering Intern, you'll ship real features, experiment with AI, and contribute to products used by millions of readers.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Build and ship small, high-impact frontend features across Next.js applications for Hearst Autos brands
• Develop reusable UI components within a shared design system to ensure consistency and scalability
• Analyze and improve page performance, including optimizing data fetching patterns
• Create internal tools that automate editorial workflows such as tagging, linking, and metadata management
• Prototype and experiment with consumer-facing AI features and experiences
• Support development of dashboards to track AI feature performance and user engagement metrics
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and editorial teams to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• Strong foundation in JavaScript and TypeScript
• Familiarity with Next.js or similar modern full-stack frameworks
• Understanding of REST or GraphQL APIs and basic backend concepts
• Experience or interest in AI/LLM integrations (e.g., OpenAI APIs, chat interfaces, prompt-driven features)
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools and modern developer workflows
• Coursework or hands-on projects involving web application architecture
• Demonstrated experience building side projects, hackathons, or portfolio work with end-to-end ownership
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a cross-functional, product-driven environment
• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Based in New York City with the ability to work in-office 4 days per week