Intern - Product + Engineering, AI Agents &… at Hearst… · New York

Summary: Hearst Magazines is one of the world’s largest publishers of monthly magazines, and they are seeking an intern to help shape how AI transforms product development. The intern will prototype intelligent systems to streamline workflows and improve decision-making within product and engineering teams. Responsibilities: - Partner with product and engineering leaders to identify high-impact workflows where AI agents can improve speed, quality, and efficiency - Design and build agentic AI prototypes that can plan multi-step tasks, use tools/APIs, and operate with human oversight - Translate real team needs into practical, production-minded solutions—not just exploratory demos - Integrate prototypes with existing systems, tools, and data sources where possible - Define success metrics and evaluate performance, reliability, and impact of AI-driven solutions - Develop lightweight evaluation frameworks to assess outputs and guide iteration - Document learnings and provide clear recommendations on what should be productionized - Iterate quickly based on stakeholder feedback, balancing speed with thoughtful engineering tradeoffs Required Qualifications: - Strong interest in AI/ML, automation, and building intelligent systems - Comfortable writing code and building prototypes (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar) - Familiarity with APIs, data workflows, or system integrations - Ability to think in systems and break down complex problems into actionable steps - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail - Effective communicator who can collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Curious, proactive, and eager to experiment while focusing on real-world impact - Based in New York City with the ability to work in-office 4 days per week Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to LLMs, agent frameworks, or automation tools is a plus Required Skills: AI/ML, Prototyping, Python Important Skills: JavaScript, APIs Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Curiosity