Editorial Assistant Intern at Yes Energy

Boulder, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Energy Markets, Public Policy, Editorial Support, Fact-Checking, Google Suite, MS Office, Detail Oriented, Interpersonal Skills, Multitasking, Time Management, Project Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

Join the Market Leader in Electric Power Data and Analytics Solutions The electrical grid is the largest and most complicated machine ever built. Yes Energy’s industry-leading electric power trading analytics software provides real-time visibility into the massive amount of data generated by the North American electrical grid daily. Our unique and innovative view of the data informs real-time trading decisions and mid-to-long-term investment decisions that keep utility prices low, support the energy transition, and keep the grid running. It’s both challenging work and work with a purpose. Be a part of our successful, growing business during international transformation. Position Summary Join our Class of 2026 Yes Energy Interns and enjoy the opportunity to work on exciting projects to shape your career in the RTO Insider group. The intern position will support the editorial team through research and operational assistance. This role focuses on helping editors and reporters stay informed, organized, and efficient while producing timely and accurate coverage of energy markets. Build your skillset while helping our rapidly growing company. If you are interested in journalism, research, or energy market analysis, this is a great opportunity to learn how RTO Insider produces timely, accurate industry reporting. Position Details Internship Program Period: 6/1/2026 - 8/7/2026 Full-Time; temporary w/ no benefits Hybrid Location: Yes Energy Boulder, CO office Hourly Rate Range: $19.00/hr - 1st year Intern $20.00/hr - 2nd year Intern $21.00/hr - 3rd year Intern $22.00/hr - 4th year Intern Reports to: Senior Vice President Editorial The intern will learn and be exposed to Hands-on experience supporting a professional energy market publication Exposure to ISO/RTO market structures and regulatory workflows Mentorship from experienced editors and reporters Practical experience in editorial research and operations Project Work Your official project depends on what skills you have and what skills you are looking to develop. They could include the following: Researching and summarizing regulatory or market developments for internal use Creating or improving internal research and tracking tools Supporting coverage planning by monitoring upcoming ISO/RTO meetings and deadlines Assisting with process improvements or documentation updates Presenting research summaries or operational insights to the editorial team Key Responsibilities Conduct research to support editorial planning and reporting, including reviewing ISO/RTO filings, stakeholder materials, and regulatory documents Track and organize information from public meetings, agendas, and market notices Assist with fact-checking and verification of information Support editorial operations by formatting, tagging, and preparing content in the CMS Help manage editorial calendars, deadlines, and workflow tracking Maintain internal documentation, research trackers, and reference materials Provide general operational support to the editorial team as needed Requirements Ability to synthesize complex or technical information clearly Comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines Interest in energy markets, public policy, or industry research Strong understanding of Google Suite for Business or MS Office Strong research and organizational skills Problem-solving and critical thinking Ability to prioritize based on opportunities and effectively multitask Detail oriented Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A strong desire to learn, grow, and explore new things Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Economics, or a related field with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preferred Skills Experience with research, fact-checking, or editorial support Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) Coursework or exposure to energy, economics, or regulatory topics Strong Excel or document management skills Benefits Paid internship. Chance to work beside and learn from industry experts. Access workshops that develop your professional skills, including Public Speaking, Presentation Building, Networking, and Tips from Recruiting Experts. Opportunity to present your project to senior leadership within the organization. Build your network by teaming up with subject matter experts in the energy markets industry. About Yes Energy Overview Yes Energy delivers real-time market data and electric power trading decision solutions. Over 1,000 market participants use Yes Energy solutions daily. The business is a leader in all aspects of information content collection and management, developing and delivering data and market analytics solutions. Since its inception in 2008, Yes Energy has become a trusted and respected supplier of innovative and reliable solutions focused on the needs of power market analysts, traders, and trade managers. Yes Energy has a team of over 350 amazing professionals in Boulder, CO (HQ); Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Glendora, CA; Richmond, VA; London, United Kingdom; Auckland, New Zealand, Tokyo, Japan; and Bucharest, Romania. Culture Yes Energy has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Colorado, and we have the culture to prove it. At Yes Energy, we care about saying “Yes” to customers. We like to listen, learn, and develop our solutions in line with their needs. We think about customers as business partners, and when we help them be more successful … we are more successful, too. Around the office, our culture is driven by some pretty fundamental values that we’re proud of: We love innovation and solving tough challenges; We are “high standards people” who combine passion and pride with hard work and rewards of all kinds-- in an ethic that is consistent across the company; We’re team-focused with a flat hierarchy-- we work in small teams on well-defined projects that directly impact the success of the business; We play to the strengths and experience of each person while each of us also works along a continuum of roles adjacent to our focus area. This presents the challenge of maintaining a broad set of skills as well as an opportunity to learn and contribute in many ways; We are constantly growing. Professional development happens every day and every year. In accordance with Colorado law, the range provided is Yes Energy’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Yes Energy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Yes Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Intern Recruitment Process Applications will close on February 13, 2026. We will contact candidates in late February to early March to conduct screen interviews, and final candidates can expect final interviews by late March.

Responsibilities

The intern will conduct research to support editorial planning and reporting, including reviewing regulatory documents and tracking information from public meetings. They will also assist with fact-checking, content preparation, and managing editorial calendars.