Intern - Engineering at Hearst Newspapers in New York, NY

Summary: Hearst Newspapers is a global media company known for its portfolio of iconic brands. They are seeking an Engineering Intern to help build digital experiences by developing frontend features, creating internal tools, and experimenting with AI technologies. 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