Cybersecurity Intern

Hearst • New York, NY

13h

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Team leads enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, and
operational alignment across the organization. The team partners with business
units, technology, legal, and risk stakeholders to manage cyber risk, implement
security controls, drive AI governance, and strengthen the company’s overall
security posture. Our work spans strategic planning, policy development, vendor
risk management, security operations coordination, and executive reporting.

We operate at the intersection of business enablement and risk management —
ensuring security supports innovation while protecting the enterprise.

Role Overview

The Cybersecurity Strategy Intern partners directly with the Deputy CISO to
advance enterprise cybersecurity priorities and execution. This role sits within
the Cybersecurity Operations team and supports strategic coordination, program
tracking, operational initiatives, and executive communications.

This is a high-visibility opportunity offering exposure to executive
decision-making, enterprise risk management, AI governance, and modern
cybersecurity leadership in a complex, multi-business environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business, Public Policy, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and structured thinking

Nice To Haves

• Interest in cybersecurity, governance, AI risk, or enterprise technology
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, etc.)
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (risk, vulnerability, incident response, IAM, etc.)
• Experience creating presentations for leadership audiences

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Deputy CISO to advance cybersecurity strategic initiatives
• Translate executive direction into structured plans, timelines, and action items
• Develop concise executive-ready presentations, briefings, and decision memos
• Track progress across multiple security initiatives (e.g., AI governance, vulnerability management, SecOps improvements)
• Maintain dashboards and milestone trackers
• Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers across cross-functional teams
• Support OKR tracking and roadmap execution
• Conduct structured research to support strategic decision-making
• Synthesize technical and business inputs into clear, actionable insights
• Support vendor assessments and risk reviews as needed
• Prepare leadership updates and summaries for senior stakeholders
• Capture and organize key decisions and follow-ups from cross-functional meetings
• Contribute to clear, consistent messaging across security initiative

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k)
• paid holidays and paid time off
• employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern