EXTENDED DEADLINE: 17th of February

Internship Opportunity Social Media & Marketing (Pflichtpraktikum)

Location: Berlin (Neukölln)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hostwriter is an award-winning network of journalists. It was founded in 2013 and currently consists of more than 6660 accredited journalists in 163 countries. It is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Our mission is to support cross-border collaborations worldwide. Through our work supporting independent journalists in the last decade, it has become apparent to us that there is an urgent need to make discrimination and barriers visible and to ultimately push for a less singular narrative in the information ecosystem, allowing for more human reporting that doesn ’t shy away from complexity.

Hostwriter gUG is a vibrant, growing community dedicated to creating a more inclusive and diverse global media landscape. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support our distribution and content team for Unbias the News, our global newsroom: www.unbiasthenews.org. The internship can be tailored to have a more extensive focus on either social media content or marketing, though the ideal candidate is interested in both areas.

This internship provides an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media management, video editing, and SEO marketing across various platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, short-form video content, and BlueSky. You will work in an international, multilingual environment, with English as the primary working language, though knowledge of German is a plus.

Your responsibilities:

  • Manage and create content for social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky, and video short formats)

  • Edit and optimize video content for social media, ensuring it aligns with brand messaging and is optimized for SEO

  • Help develop and execute strategies to grow social media presence and increase engagement.

  • Craft engaging captions, hashtags, and metadata to improve the visibility and reach of posts and videos.

  • Monitor and analyze social media performance metrics and contribute ideas to improve content performance.

Stay up to date with social media trends and assist in implementing these trends to enhance content reach.

What we offer:

  • An opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media management, video editing, and SEO marketing for an international non-profit organization

  • A creative and collaborative work environment with flexible hours and remote work options

  • A passionate team focused on media, diversity, and inclusion

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in video editing (experience with software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar is required)

  • Basic understanding of SEO principles and how they apply to social media

  • Proficiency in English (spoken and written); knowledge of German is a plus

  • Strong attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to work independently

  • Excellent organizational skills and time management

  • Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, BlueSky, etc.) and current trends

  • Interest in non-profit work and social impact

  • Availability for a minimum of 3 months (part-time preferred)

  • Mandatory internship as part of a course of study or training, enrolled at a German university

To Apply:

Please send your resume, a brief cover letter (in English or German) explaining why you’re interested in the position and how your skills align with the role, and a social media account you have managed or a video project you are proud of to julia@hostwriter.org. The deadline for applications is 17th February, 2025.

We look forward to hearing from you!