Editorial intern

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 or recently graduated from University in the field of 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.