Intern - Engineering at Hearst Magazines in New York, NY

Summary: Hearst Magazines is a global media company with a portfolio of over 30 iconic brands, inspiring and entertaining a vast audience. They are seeking an Engineering Intern to build and ship frontend features, experiment with AI, and contribute to products that engage millions of readers. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: JavaScript, TypeScript, Next.js Important Skills: REST APIs, GraphQL, AI integrations Nice-to-Have Skills: Collaboration skills