Research Intern - AI, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing Newsletters

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Intern to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in the launch of three exciting new newsletters. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of tech journalism and contribute to newsletters reaching a wide audience of tech professionals. The research Intern will support our newsletter writers by conducting thorough research, identifying key trends, and contributing to the overall editorial process.

Who you’re committed to being:

• You enjoy learning and are open to new ways of doing things.

• You are not afraid to be yourself, experiment, make mistakes and learn from them, ask questions, or voice your concerns.

• When communicating you are self-aware, insightful, and proactive.

• You are a team member first and individual contributor second. You are aware that high-performing teams are only as strong as their weakest link.

• You believe in continuous improvement and request frequent feedback from others.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct in-depth research on current events, emerging trends, and relevant topics within the AI, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing fields.

• Identify and curate relevant articles, reports, blog posts, and other sources of information for inclusion in the newsletters.

• Summarize and synthesize complex information into concise and easy-to-understand formats.

• Assist newsletter writers in developing compelling and informative content.

• From time to time, write short articles or sections of the newsletters.

• Participate in editorial meetings, contributing ideas and insights.

• Maintain organized research databases and ensure accuracy of information.

• Stay up-to-date on the latest developments and trends in the respective technology areas.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Computer Science, Information Security, or related fields.

• Strong interest and understanding of AI, Cybersecurity, and/or Cloud Computing.

• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly and accurately gather information from various sources.

• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in using online research tools and databases.

Bonus Points:

• Previous experience in research, writing, or journalism.

• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).

• Active participation in online tech communities or forums.

• Experience with writing newsletters.

Requirements:

• This position is reserved for current college/university undergraduate students.

Why you’ll love working here:

• We’re mission driven and guided by our culture pillars

• We have a strong commitment to diversity and belonging

• We cultivate a culture of trust, autonomy, and collaboration

• We’re lifelong learners and champion team member growth and advancement

About us:

We’re Pluralsight, the technology workforce development company that helps teams build better by knowing more and working better together. With Pluralsight, teams develop critical skills, improve processes and gain data-driven insights.

Learning and development are at the core of who we are. We’re out to help every technologist build better, and we’re looking for curious, talented people to help us inspire and empower the tech workforce to achieve their goals. Our culture of autonomy, continuous learning, and collaboration creates an environment for growth and empowers us to drive impact through innovation.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work is performed in an office (or home office) environment and requires the ability to operate office equipment and keyboards. Sedentary work. Repetitive work. Ability to perform tasks related to documentation, data analysis, transcription and extensive content analysis. Learn new tasks, remember processes, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

EEOC Statement

Bring yourself. Pluralsight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or protected veteran status. Pluralsight will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please visit the bottom of our website to learn how to request an accommodation.

For more information on Pluralsight’s commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, please review our most recent Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging report here.

The rate for this role is $22.00 USD per hour. Pluralsight's pay ranges vary based on work location. Talent Acquisition can share more detail during the hiring process when applicable. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. In addition to the base salary, this role may also be eligible for benefits and bonuses.

Applications must be submitted within 90 days after the initial posting date to be considered.

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