Social Media and Editorial Intern

Tech Edition is looking for a Social Media and Editorial Intern to support content creation across TikTok, Instagram, and other digital platforms. This role is suited to someone who is comfortable turning editorial ideas into timely, visually strong, platform-aware social content. The intern will help create short-form videos, static posts, event coverage content, and product-focused content for social media, while also contributing to written editorial work. The role combines creative execution with editorial discipline. It requires someone who can think about what makes content perform on social platforms, while also understanding the value of accuracy, structure, and strong storytelling. 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.