Overview AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. AARP’s Integrated Communications and Marketing (ICM) Group includes Membership, Content and Editorial, Customer Experience, External Relations, Brand Strategy and Strategic Communications. Across paid, earned, shared and owned channels, ICM manages AARP’s reputation, drives engagement and member growth, and showcases AARP’s mission and value through one, integrated voice. AARP is seeking a paid Digital Journalism Intern for 2025 to assist with all facets of digital publishing to create content for AARP’s website (aarp.org), Now app, and other platforms. At the heart of the position is reporting and writing compelling content that appeals to an age 50+ audience and furthers the mission of AARP to make aging easier for all. In addition to reporting and writing, the Intern will be exposed to other key aspects of digital publishing and journalism, including search engine optimization (SEO), web analytics, digital production, content management systems, copy editing, and fact-checking. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital publishing and secure published clips of your work for your portfolio. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Spring 2025, with an option to continue throughout the year. Responsibilities Report and write digital content (articles, blog posts, quizzes, etc.) about topics of interest to AARP’s age 50+ audience, including but not limited to health, wellness, jobs, retirement, and personal finances Enter content into content management systems, electronically route files to relevant departments (edit, art, copy edit, research, production), track progress, and ensure timely and accurate publication of content Assist with search engine optimization (SEO) of digital content to improve ranking in organic search results, including but not limited to writing metadata and conducting basic keyword research Assist with researching topics of interest to AARP’s age 50+ audience, including but not limited to monitoring competing publishers, mining social media trends, and analyzing past performance of AARP content Assist editors with copy editing and fact-checking of content before publication Qualifications Must be enrolled in a Journalism (or equivalent) degree program at an accredited college or university as rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or postdoctoral students and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship, or must have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program Demonstrated ability to report and write content, both short- and long-form, based on established journalism standards for news reporting and writing (please provide published clips/portfolio of work) Comfort working in various digital publishing systems, including a content management system (CMS) Must be collaborative, organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to meet deadlines consistently Eagerness to learn about various facets of digital publishing is a must Experience with search engine optimization (SEO) best practices and tools (e.g., Conductor, Semrush) and/or web analytics tools (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics) is a plus AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time. Additional Requirements Regular and reliable job attendance Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise Effective verbal and written communication skills Hybrid Work Environment AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories. Compensation and Benefits The hourly range is $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, and $28 for Ph.D. candidates. Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.