I've now been an intern here since February, while I finish my masters degree at NYU, and I can assure you that if being an intern here was anything less than a great experience, I wouldn't have made it this far. Ten months is a long time to be an intern. Fortunately, there are lots of reasons to want to come work here.
1. You Get to Write About Awesome Stuff
2. You Get to Hang Out with Awesome People
3. You Get to Interact with Mashable's Awesome Community
You won't feel like you're talking to no one, that's for sure. A lot of people come to Mashable for information, which means there's a whole lot of knowledge coming into the site that you can tap in to. People are more than happy to tell you in the comments of a story when you're wrong, but they're also likely to give you feedback and tell you when they appreciate the work you've done. There's a lot to be learned from this community, too. Look no further than our LinkedIn group, where professionals are discussing tips and best practices for social media and business. I spend more time listening than I do talking, because I find the wisdom of this crowd to be very useful.
4. The Kitchen Is Stocked Every Day
If you're a college or graduate student, chances are you aren't living the life of the 1%. In addition to getting paid to be an intern at Mashable, there's a fully stocked kitchen with snacks, coffee, and soda. I promise you no one will give you a dirty look if you go back for a third time by 3 p.m., either. My usual suspects: oatmeal in the morning, raisins around lunch, pretzels in the afternoon. As they say, "it's the little things."
5. Mashable Interns Wind Up in Good Places
Sound Like a Good Place for You?