Job Description

Company Overview:

We are looking to solve for the major gap that exists in Arabic content today. We are doing so with Studio al Fankoosh, a multi-channel network that produces great content that entertains, inspires and uplifts audiences in the region. You can think of us as the Buzzfeed of the Middle East, a digital first content studio that leverages technology to create great experiences and build communities. If you love the arabic language, the arabic web, and want to work in a great digital startup, let's talk!

studio-fankoosh.com

Internship Overview:

Working with us as an Arabic Content Lead, you will be in charge of covering stories that interest Arab Youth in the world of entertainment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Active content research to develop ideas for pieces. We focus on many stories that interest our arabic Gen Z audience, from influencers, online trends, and more
• Development of great quality arabic content, and this can take shape as articles, social content, interactive quizzes, even video!
• End to end online publishing, and managing your audience interactions and building your community

You will:

• Work hand in hand with our editorial team to learn on the job, brainstorm ideas, and help us present great content for users
• Producing great content in various formats, from written articles, to interactive pages, built for social content, stories and more
• Learn with us the ins and outs of the digital content world, how to write for the web, how to optimize content, and how to produce high quality arabic content that's built for engagement
• The technical side of publishing, including working with a CMS
• The way to spread ideas and content online, optimizing for SEO and social networks
• And that's just the start

We are a newly established startup with a growing audience, so join us and be part of an exciting team trying to shape what arabic content can be!

Majors Preferences: Media and Communication

Other Skills:

• Solid command of Arabic and a love for the language
• Interest in what Gen Z cares about: influencers, online video, musicians, trends, social networks and more
• Adaptable, fast learner, and wanting to be part of a great team

Other:

• This is a hybrid internship
• The internship will start on April 01, 2022 and ends on August 31, 2022
• Based on performance, there is a chance for a full-time position

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