You assist in drafting and editing content for newsletters and social media, coordinate editorial updates, and support audio content production, ensuring effective communication across various platforms.
Anforderungen
- •Currently enrolled in Communications studies
- •Interest in digital storytelling
- •Strong written communication skills in English and German
- •Ability to work independently and creatively
- •Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office
- •Familiarity with Adobe Suite for editing
- •Enthusiasm for learning and collaboration
Deine Aufgaben
- •Draft and edit copy for newsletters.
- •Test subject lines and formats to improve engagement.
- •Coordinate weekly editorial updates and content calendars.
- •Support content distribution with media monitoring.
- •Identify articles for audio content transformation.
- •Draft scripts for voice-over or AI narration.
- •Coordinate transcripts and assets for production.
- •Write compelling social media posts for LinkedIn and Instagram.
- •Collaborate with designers to package content for digital audiences.
- •Maintain a clean content calendar across platforms.
- •Review the live magazine site for typos and layout issues.
- •Coordinate language checks with Japanese, Chinese, and German teams.
- •Ensure visuals are current and links function properly.
- •Manage the editorial team’s vacation and publication calendar.
- •Assist with model release forms and patient consent contracts.
- •Update the shared image repository on OneDrive.
Deine Vorteile
Hands-on experience in science communications
Exposure to editorial workflows
Portfolio building opportunity
Introduction to audio storytelling
Mentorship from experienced writers
Original Beschreibung
# Editorial intern
**Basel (City)** | **Part time**
**Job Description Summary**
This internship offers an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about storytelling and communication. As part of the Live Magazine editorial and communications team, the intern will support the creation of engaging content for global newsletters, social media, and audio-based storytelling formats. Working closely with a cross-functional team, the role helps bring science-driven stories to life and ensures they resonate across digital platforms.
**Job Description**
**Key Responsibilities**
**Newsletter Support**
* Draft and edit copy for our global newsletters.
* Help improve opening and click-through rates by testing new subject lines, formats, and visuals.
* Coordinate weekly editorial updates and align on content calendars.
* Support content distribution with the media monitoring team.
**Audiofication of Story Features**
* Help identify which articles could be transformed into short audio content.
* Draft short scripts for voice-over or AI-based audio narration.
* Support the production process by coordinating transcripts and assets.
**Social Media Writing**
* Write concise, compelling social posts (primarily LinkedIn and Instagram) to amplify feature stories.
* Work with designers and editorial staff to package content effectively for digital audiences.
* Maintain a clean and aligned content calendar across platforms.
**Editorial Maintenance & Quality Checks**
* Perform weekly reviews of the live magazine site (in English and German) for typos and layout issues.
* Coordinate language-specific checks with Japanese, Chinese, and German colleagues.
* Ensure visuals are up-to-date and all links function properly.
**Admin & Content Management**
* Maintain the editorial team’s vacation and publication calendar (Microsoft Teams).
* Help manage model release forms and patient consent contracts (via the ERC system).
* Keep the shared image repository updated (OneDrive).
**What You Bring**
* Currently enrolled in or planning to begin studies in Communications, Journalism, Media, Marketing, or a related field.
* Interest in digital storytelling, social media, and/or audio formats.
* Strong written communication skills in English and German (Japanese, or Chinese a plus but not required).
* Ability to work independently, with attention to detail and a creative mindset.
* Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams).
* Familiarity with Adobe Suite, for editing podcasts and short video.
* Enthusiasm for learning and a collaborative spirit.
**What You’ll Gain**
* Hands-on experience in global science communications.
* Exposure to editorial workflows and publishing processes.
* Opportunity to build a portfolio of social and newsletter content.
* Introduction to working with audio formats for storytelling.
* Mentorship from experienced writers and editors.
**Skills Desired**