Content Management Intern

Internship Opportunity: Content Management Intern
Location: Remote
Duration: 4 months (with potential for full-time hire upon completion)
Department: Editorial & Content Operations

About Running Africa
Running Africa is the flagship digital platform of African Media Network, dedicated to telling authentic African stories through news, culture, entertainment, and innovation. We spotlight the people, movements, and ideas shaping Africa and its global diaspora—unapologetically and with heart. From viral trends to deep cultural dives, we curate content that informs, inspires, and amplifies African excellence.

Internship Overview

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Content Management Intern to support our editorial and digital operations. This internship is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced media environments, is highly organized, and has a sharp eye for content quality and consistency. You will work closely with the editorial, social media, and multimedia teams to manage and optimize content across our platforms.

This internship is a 4-month structured opportunity designed to transition into a full-time Content Coordinator or Assistant Editor role, based on performance and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Content Upload & Management

• Upload articles, features, visuals, and video content to the Running Africa CMS
• Ensure all content is properly formatted, tagged, categorized, and optimized for SEO
• Collaborate with writers and editors to ensure deadlines are met and editorial guidelines are followed
• Source and credit appropriate multimedia content (photos, graphics, clips) to accompany stories

Editorial Support

• Assist with editorial scheduling and daily content calendar updates
• Prepare subheadlines, summaries, and captions for articles and videos
• Review and proofread content for grammar, clarity, tone, and brand consistency
• Track performance of published content and flag underperforming stories for review

Workflow & Communication

• Help manage submissions from freelance contributors
• Maintain Google Drive organization for story assets and writer folders
• Communicate clearly with content teams to relay scheduling, revisions, or formatting issues
• Participate in editorial meetings and provide insights or feedback as needed

Required Qualifications

Education & Background

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Media Studies, Journalism, Communications, Digital Marketing, African Studies, or related fields
• Demonstrated interest in African culture, entertainment, or social issues
• Previous experience with content management systems or media platforms (even academic or volunteer-based)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Familiarity with WordPress or similar CMS platforms
• Basic understanding of SEO and digital publishing best practices
• Comfortable using collaborative tools (Google Drive, Slack, Jira)
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and meticulous
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote team

Bonus Skills (Not Required, But Preferred)

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or basic image editing
• Knowledge of African entertainment, pop culture, and diaspora trends
• Understanding of data analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Meta Insights, etc.)

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in editorial operations for a fast-growing digital media brand
• Mentorship from experienced editors, content strategists, and digital producers
• Opportunity to contribute to high-visibility stories and projects
• A performance-based pathway to a full-time role at Running Africa
• A digital portfolio of published work and content management achievements

Please include:

• A brief cover letter (no more than 300 words)
• Your resume or LinkedIn profile
• (Optional) Links to any relevant work or writing samples

Join us in shaping the narrative

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: Remote