Research Intern, 360 Insurance, U.S. News & World Report, Washington, DC
U.S. News & World Report -
Washington, DC,
US
Research Intern, 360 Insurance
Date Posted: 2024-06-01
Job description
Description
U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.
We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our 'Best' series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.
We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Your role in helping us shape the future:
U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position, you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills to help people make smart decisions about the things that really matter. The Research Intern, 360 will analyze companies in the Insurance sector, using our fast-paced 360 approach of unbiased, data-driven reviews. The 360 Reviews team operates as a startup within the larger U.S. News organization, giving it a fast-moving, innovative culture, along with an established and respected media company. Interns on the 360 research team have the opportunity to make a real impact on the development and direction of a U.S. News product. Though 360 Reviews is based in our Washington, DC office, this position is open to remote workers.
Collaborating with an enthusiastic team of product managers, SEO analysts and editors, the Research Intern, 360 Insurance will have the opportunity to leverage strengths and skills to assist with the development of methods and models during a 1- year internship to make recommendations about insurance products to people who visit our website.
Position Requirements
You should definitely have:
It would be nice if you had:
What it's like to work with us:
Talent is our best asset!
We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News' dedication to our consumers.
Other Job Information
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Openings
1
About the Organization
U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives.
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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This position is currently accepting applications.
U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.
We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our 'Best' series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.
We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Your role in helping us shape the future:
U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position, you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills to help people make smart decisions about the things that really matter. The Research Intern, 360 will analyze companies in the Insurance sector, using our fast-paced 360 approach of unbiased, data-driven reviews. The 360 Reviews team operates as a startup within the larger U.S. News organization, giving it a fast-moving, innovative culture, along with an established and respected media company. Interns on the 360 research team have the opportunity to make a real impact on the development and direction of a U.S. News product. Though 360 Reviews is based in our Washington, DC office, this position is open to remote workers.
Collaborating with an enthusiastic team of product managers, SEO analysts and editors, the Research Intern, 360 Insurance will have the opportunity to leverage strengths and skills to assist with the development of methods and models during a 1- year internship to make recommendations about insurance products to people who visit our website.
Position Requirements
You should definitely have:
- Completion of a bachelor's degree in statistics, data science, business or a related field. Note: this is a full-time internship.
- Advanced analysis and modeling skills in Google Sheets.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and turn projects around quickly.
- A careful attention to detail and good problem solving abilities.
- Proactive and self-motivated approach to your work. You should be able to work both independently and cross-functionally with team members.
- Strong communication and presentation skills; you should be responsive to questions and data requests from team members.
- Intellectual curiosity about the insurance sector, and helping consumers make smart choices about selecting a provider.
It would be nice if you had:
- Previous experience working with project management tools such as Airtable and Jira.
- Entrepreneurial / startup experience.
What it's like to work with us:
Talent is our best asset!
We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News' dedication to our consumers.
- Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
- Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
- Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
- Collaborative Work Environment ~ Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers.
Other Job Information
- This is a 1 year internship that pays $17.10 an hour
- Please submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Openings
1
About the Organization
U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives.
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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This position is currently accepting applications.