Content Writer Intern (Paid Internship)
Calling all fresh graduates of any major who have a way with words!
Ever dreamt of seeing your writing featured in major online publications? If your dream job includes getting to do research, write, and get published in worldwide media every day, you’ve found the right internship opening.
PressPro is on the lookout for 10 Content Writer Interns to become part of our dynamic team in Prishtina. Our company, a British-Kosovar Digital PR agency founded by SEO and Digital PR pros with the main purpose of growing our clients' brands through branded coverage and powerful link placements from world-renowned digital media such as The Sun, Daily Express, Yahoo, and more.
We don't just work hard; we have fun doing it. Our past campaigns have unveiled the world's wealthiest pets, unleashed an Instaworth calculator for aspiring influencers, and even predicted when we'll see the world's first trillionaire.
What you’ll be trained on
- How to research effectively from reputable and reliable sources.
- How to write well-informed and attention-grabbing content intended for the digital press.
- How to collaborate in a team. We understand this might be your first job and we’ll quickly bring you up to speed with how to collaborate, communicate, and work effectively in a team.
- Learn different tools and understand the ins and outs of Digital PR as an industry.
What we need from you
- Excellent Writing Skills: We’re looking for people who never shied away from essay assignments in college.
- Strong Motivation: We’re a fast-growing business so you’ll need to be ready to spring into action on different projects.
- Enhanced Creative Thinking: Successful digital PR campaigns require creative thinking and innovative ideas. Are you creative and able to think outside the box?
- Full Professional Proficiency in English: Being able to confidently express your thoughts in English is crucial.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills: Also known as people skills, we need our new interns to be good at expressing ideas clearly, listening actively, and treating others with respect and courtesy.
- Enthusiasm: At PressPro, we all love what we do and are looking for people that share that enthusiasm with us!
- Eagerness to Learn: We love lifelong learning and would appreciate it if you do too.
What you get
- An opportunity to get a career, not just a job. Content marketing and digital PR are fields that are experiencing high growth and demand in the digital marketing industry.
- Proper training by experienced professionals.
- You’ll be doing meaningful work that gets published and read by millions of people. How cool is having your work published by The Daily Mail?
- Work at PressPro is never boring. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and write about different domains, from lifestyle and interior design, to finance and technology.
- You’ll work alongside teammates who are not only good at their job but are also very friendly, helpful, and fun to be around.
- We offer career development and growth opportunities for all employees interested in career advancement. You’ll have plenty of opportunities for skill development. Moreover, you’ll have constant mentorship and a clear path for career progression.
- Frequent reTREATs and regular socials - or time spent turning colleagues into friends (corny but we don’t care).
Perks like no others!
We’re building the workplace of the future, so be prepared for modern perks you won’t encounter elsewhere, all designed to enhance your overall well-being! While our final list is still in the works, get ready for a Gen Z-friendly work environment featuring:
- Mental health days off. No questions asked.
- Feel Good Fridays. Summertime means extended vacation time at PressPro. During July and August we run 4-days workweeks which means Fridays are off for all employees. This means an extra 9 days of annual leave at your disposal (added to your already allocated 20 days a year).
- Hybrid working model. We work at our Prishtina offices (which are modern and in the city center) Mon - Thur., and remote on Fridays. You’ll be able to choose the ratio of office to WFH days after the internship period and after we build trust.
- Flexibility: There are times when life demands our attention during working hours, such as when you have an exam scheduled. We are understanding and supportive, enabling you to attend without any concerns about missing it.
Last details about the internship
Ideal candidates: This role ideally suits graduates of English Language and Literature, Communications, or Marketing; however, if you’ve studied something completely different but you enjoy writing and aspire to have a career in content marketing or PR, you’re also welcome to apply.
Program length: This internship will initially run for 3 months, with the possibility for extension and/or full-time employment if successful. (Fingers crossed it will for as many of you) The approximate timeline is November 2023 through January 2024.
Work details: Must be able to work full time (approximately 40 a week) for the duration of the internship.
Expect more than your usual internship. This is world-class stuff and a learning experience like no other!
Ready to be a press pro?
Then please apply by sending us your CV (in English) and letting us know your motivation to join our team as a Content Writer Intern through the button 'Apliko Këtu' or by email:careers@presspro.co We’re not looking for you to spend hours crafting your email; keep it brief, a couple of short paragraphs at most. We just want to hear why you’re considering content writing as a career. Don’t be shy, we’re all ears!
Can’t wait to learn about you!
