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Journalist/Writer Intern

Academic Programs International
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We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Writer to create engaging, high-quality, and SEO-optimized content. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of crafting trending, high-engagement articles that align with our brand's tone and reach a global audience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Write and edit articles with a focus on trending topics, ensuring quick turnaround and adherence to editorial deadlines.
  • Optimize content for search engines using keywords and best practices to drive organic traffic.
  • Research, ideate, and produce stories that captivate readers while maintaining International Business Times UK’s professional and authoritative voice.
  • Utilize tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Google Trends to identify relevant keywords and trending subjects.
  • Collaborate with editors to refine and improve content quality based on feedback.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure content remains competitive and innovative.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in content creation, particularly on trending and high-engagement topics.
  • Strong understanding of SEO principles and tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Google Trends. 
  • Excellent research, writing, and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
  • Familiarity with the media industry and a passion for staying ahead of news trends.

On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.

Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.

Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page