Tech Edition – Social Media and Editorial Intern

Responsibilities

• Create social media content for platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, including short-form videos, reels, static visuals, carousels, and story-based content.
• Support coverage of product reviews, events, launches, and industry developments through social-first formats.
• Film and edit short videos for social media, including product features, event highlights, behind-the-scenes clips, and presenter-led content.
• Be comfortable appearing on camera when needed for reviews, explainers, reactions, or event-related content.
• Assist in planning content ideas that can be adapted across editorial and social platforms.
• Write social captions, hooks, on-screen copy, and supporting text for platform distribution.
• Contribute to editorial writing, including news pieces, short features, event coverage, product-related articles, or supporting research.
• Work with the editorial team to ensure social content aligns with Tech Edition’s tone, standards, and coverage priorities.
• Help track content opportunities, publishing schedules, and basic performance learnings across platforms.

Requirements

• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• A clear interest in technology, gadgets, digital culture, startups, business, or media.
• Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, and current short-form content formats.
• Basic ability to shoot and edit videos for social media using mobile or desktop editing tools.
• Ability to write clearly, accurately, and with good structure.
• Comfortable working across both creative and editorial tasks.
• Organised and able to manage multiple pieces of content at once.
• Comfortable attending events, handling products, and working in a fast-moving editorial environment.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and improve quickly.

Traits

• Strong instincts for what makes content interesting, relevant, and worth sharing.
• Visually aware, with a good eye for framing, pacing, and presentation.
• Confident, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative.
• Reliable and responsive in following through on tasks.
• Curious about technology and how products or trends can be explained to different audiences.
• Comfortable collaborating with editors while also working independently.

Bonus

• Experience creating TikTok or Instagram content for a personal account, school project, publication, or brand.
• Experience appearing on camera as a presenter or host.
• Familiarity with tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, Canva, Photoshop, or similar editing software.
• Interest in product reviews, tech events, or explaining technology in an accessible way.
• Prior writing experience in journalism, media, school publications, blogs, or social content.
• Basic photography or videography skills.