BHG Editorial Apprentice

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About the People Inc. Apprentice Program:

The People Inc. Apprentice Program empowers Iowa’s next generation of creators, innovators, and problem-solvers. Rooted in Des Moines and open to students across the state, it bridges classroom learning with real-world impact, offering apprentices the chance to grow with purpose while helping People Inc. shape the future of media, technology, and storytelling.

People Inc. is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and representing the communities that we serve.  We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to apply. 

This is a paid Apprenticeship, offering $15/hour. 

Deadline to Apply: Sunday, March 29, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:

• Junior or Senior at an accredited college or university

• Located in the state of Iowa 

• Available to work 15-20 hours per week, September 7, 2026 - May 22, 2027

• Ability to spend at least 1 day a week on site in our DSM office

• Access to your own housing and transportation to/from the DSM office 

About the Team:

The Better Homes & Gardens editorial team is a creative, collaborative, and knowledgeable group to work with. We’re passionate storytellers and subject-matter experts whose content creation spans home, food, garden, and health, bringing inspiring ideas to life across both print and digital platforms. From beautifully packaged magazine features to timely, service-driven online content, our team works together to deliver engaging stories that help our readers live better.

About the Role: 

Better Homes & Gardens is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Editorial Apprentice to support our dynamic print and digital teams. This role offers hands-on experience across the full editorial process—from idea development to publication—while working alongside experienced editors in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The apprentice will assist with researching and writing stories, editing and fact-checking manuscripts, drafting internal documents, coordinating photo and product requests, and supporting content production for both print and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in home, food, or garden content, demonstrated writing and editing skills, and a keen eye for detail. Strong organizational abilities, clear communication skills, and comfort learning and working with digital publishing tools, Google Workspace, and Adobe systems are essential. This apprenticeship is designed to provide meaningful editorial experience, professional mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute published work to a nationally recognized lifestyle brand.

Apprentice Responsibilities will Include: 

• Support editors in developing, researching, writing, and editing stories for print and digital platforms across home, food, and garden verticals.

• Research, pitch, and write new story ideas that reflect emerging trends and audience interests, helping develop fresh, engaging content that resonates with readers across print and digital platforms.

• Help maintain organized records of upcoming issue plans, recipe databases, photo records, and historical assets

• Proofread and fact-check content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines before publication.

About You: 

Candidates for this role should have:

• Comfort learning and working with digital publishing tools, Google Workspace, and Adobe systems are essential

• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

• Open to new challenges and excited to grow within a fast-paced, expanding, and constantly evolving organization

• Creative and driven self-starter that can take direction and run with it, asking questions up front to ensure you’re able to complete the task successfully

• Motivated problem solver who will proactively troubleshoot and create solution

• Experience with Google & Microsoft Suites

• Some experience with digital media is a plus but not required

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees