Cybersecurity Intern at Hearst in New York, NY

Summary: Hearst is a leading global information and media company dedicated to innovation and integrity. The Cybersecurity Intern will work closely with the Deputy CISO to support cybersecurity priorities, program tracking, and executive communications, providing exposure to enterprise risk management and modern cybersecurity leadership. Responsibilities: - Partner with the Deputy CISO to advance cybersecurity strategic initiatives - Translate executive direction into structured plans, timelines, and action items - Develop concise executive-ready presentations, briefings, and decision memos - Track progress across multiple security initiatives (e.g., AI governance, vulnerability management, SecOps improvements) - Maintain dashboards and milestone trackers - Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers across cross-functional teams - Support OKR tracking and roadmap execution - Conduct structured research to support strategic decision-making - Synthesize technical and business inputs into clear, actionable insights - Support vendor assessments and risk reviews as needed - Prepare leadership updates and summaries for senior stakeholders - Capture and organize key decisions and follow-ups from cross-functional meetings - Contribute to clear, consistent messaging across security initiative Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business, Public Policy, or a related field - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Excellent organizational and analytical skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment - High attention to detail and structured thinking Preferred Qualifications: - Interest in cybersecurity, governance, AI risk, or enterprise technology - Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, etc.) - Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (risk, vulnerability, incident response, IAM, etc.) - Experience creating presentations for leadership audiences Required Skills: Cybersecurity concepts, Project management tools Important Skills: Analytical skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Structured thinking, Interest in cybersecurity, Experience creating presentations Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and life insurance, 401(k), Paid holidays, Paid time off, Employee assistance programs, And more