ABOUT TED 

TED is a global community dedicated to spreading ideas that have the power to change the world. We believe in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives, and ultimately, the world. Our TED Podcast team is a critical part of this mission, bringing engaging, thought-provoking content to listeners worldwide.

The TED Audio Collective(Podcast team) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Editorial Intern to assist with various marketing and editorial tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about media, storytelling, and digital marketing to gain hands-on experience at one of the world's leading media organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Copy Support:

  • Assist with writing and editing social media posts to promote podcast episodes.

  • Develop engaging and compelling scripts for social media clips.

• Content Creation:

  • Write concise, accurate, engaging and SEO-optimized episode descriptions and headlines that capture the essence of each podcast episode and attract listeners.

  • Upload podcast transcriptions and ensure they are accurate and well-formatted.

  • Work closely with Brand Creative team to utilize templates for Youtube thumbnails, episode-specific graphics, and other social assets 

• Content Management:

  • Identify and mark chapters for YouTube uploads to enhance user experience and engagement.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English, or a related field.

• Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for detail.

• Collaborative spirit -- willingness to implement edits and workshop copy with others 

• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing best practices.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Passion for storytelling and a keen interest in TED's mission and content.

• Experience with transcription tools and YouTube is a plus

SKILLS AND BENEFITS YOU CAN EXPECT TO GAIN INCLUDE:

• A flexible workload that works with your schedule

• Practical experience working for a non profit

• Mentorship and training in podcast marketing and copywriting for a brand’s voice

• A portfolio of content crafted for a specific audience

• An editorial toolkit that can transfer beyond media and into all kinds of communications work

• Hands-on involvement at a tight-knit podcast network

Location: Remote

Duration: 3-6 months, part-time

Compensation: $20/hr

TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume.