Posted On: December 17, 2025
Media-Related Internship
Media Organization: Realtor.com
Company Description
Realtor.com’s News & Insights is a unique destination where we aim to provide readers with timely insights on the housing market that they can’t get anywhere else.
Our mission is to empower buyers, sellers, renters and homeowners with the knowledge they need to find their way home.
Who We Are
News & Insights is a dedicated team of journalists and economists who provide accurate, impartial, and insightful information steeped in data. Our different backgrounds allow us to cover a wide range of topics and perspectives and ensure our coverage is relevant and accurate.
What We Do
We specialize in delivering comprehensive news and analysis on various aspects of real estate:
News you need to navigate change and take the next step toward your current and future home.
Entertainment to enjoy a glimpse into unique and celebrity homes.
Buying and selling: From market trends to negotiations, we provide valuable insights for first-time and seasoned buyers and sellers.
Renting: Whether you’re looking for your next rental or confused by lease agreements, our resources can help you make informed decisions.
Owning: We cover maintenance tips, home improvement ideas, and financial advice to help you maximize your investment now and whenever it’s time to sell.
Mortgages: Understanding financing is crucial. We break down mortgage types, interest rates, and lending processes to help you get the best deal.
Our Commitment
We are committed to journalistic integrity. We present unbiased information. When we make a mistake, we correct it. To submit a correction, email news@realtor.com.
Job Description
Intern, News and Insights
Location: Austin, Texas or New York City, NY
Pay: $30 an hour
Program Dates: Monday, June 1, 2026, through Friday, August 14, 2026
Our Internship Program follows a hybrid schedule (three days on-site, two days remote). Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this program.
Our Summer Internship Program is more than a resume builder—it's a launchpad. Whether you're exploring your interests or deepening your skills, you’ll gain real-world, hands-on experience that matters. You won’t sit on the sidelines. Instead, you’ll join us in setting big goals and going after them. You’ll be given the space to bring great ideas to life, and you’ll lean into your curiosity and creativity to experiment and question the status quo, learning from every experience as you go. With mentorship from experienced professionals and the freedom to share your ideas, you’ll expand your knowledge and impact, make connections with talented and passionate people, and take a bold step toward your future.
Key Dates & Next Steps
Internship roles will be posted from November 2025 - January 2026
Interviews will begin in November 2025
What to Expect During Your Internship
Throughout our 11-week program, you will:
Work on real, high-impact projects that contribute to our mission and core business
Collaborate across teams, learning from professionals in tech, product, marketing, and more
Attend executive speaker series and team-led workshops for a deep dive into our business
Engage in networking events and mentorship opportunities
Give back through volunteer opportunities with our community partners
Gain exposure to our inclusive culture, where innovation and individuality are celebrated
At Realtor.com®, you’ll join a supportive environment where you’re encouraged to grow, challenged to think differently, and inspired to make a difference.
Intern - News and Insights
Realtor.com’s News & Insights is the largest publisher of original residential real estate news in the United States—and we are seeking an energetic and talented trainee reporter with a passion for all things real estate to learn from and contribute to our team.
In this role, you will be guided to use your editorial and analytical skills to cover a range of topics that cater to home buyers, sellers, renters and experts in the housing market.
You will be tasked with writing a range of articles on a daily basis—whether it be the latest on housing data with expert analysis from our in-house Economists, a solid piece of advice for home owners or sellers, policy changes, or even the latest in celebrity real estate news.
You will be adept at thinking about different ways in which to tell a story and be able to think of ideas that will increase distribution on non-traditional platforms.
In addition to this, you’ll be tasked with coming up with and pitching compelling ideas for articles that will drive audience growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
You must be able to write a set number of stories per day for http://Realtor.com ’s News & Insights section
You will be pitching residential real estate stories on a daily basis and be able to uncover exclusives
You will be working on reports that are steeped in economic data, so must be able to translate key insights to a consumer audience
You will have a keen interest in the real estate industry, and must keep up to date on trends
We will work with you to find your niche to ensure that you work in a vertical where you can play to your strengths.
REQUIREMENTS:
Currently enrolled in a journalism course with graduation date of December 2026 or June 2027
Be able to provide examples of published work, whether in local or national news publications, or student media
Strong writing and analytical skills
Familiarity working in content management systems
Experience with social media
**This is a hybrid role where you’ll be required to work in our Austin or NYC office.
Please note: Our Internship Program follows a hybrid schedule (three days on-site, two days remote). Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this program.
Make Your Mark at Realtor.com®
You only get one first internship, so make it count. At Realtor.com®, you’ll do more than gain experience—you’ll make an impact, grow your network, and help us build a better future for home.
Ready to build a way home for everyone? Apply and join us in Summer 2026.
To Apply
Apply to realtor.com/careers and search job ID: 2603