Staff Writer Intern (French Speaker)

Madrid - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Team

Secret Media Network (SMN) is a global digital media group focused on recommending the best plans discovering great places sharing things to do and delivering relevant breaking news in cities around the world. Our portfolio includes well-known city-based brands such as Secret London Secret NYC Secret LA Secret Chicago Secret Sydney Lisboa Secreta Paris Secret Madrid Secreto Barcelona Secreta and many more.
Our content reaches millions of readers every month through highly optimized editorial articles newsletters and social media platforms. We combine local expertise with strong SEO strategies to ensure our content is discoverable engaging and impactful.

Internship Opportunity Overview

To support ongoing editorial production while several senior writers focus on a special internal project Secret Media Network is offering four (4) paid editorial internship positions within our Content & Editorial team.

These internships are designed to provide students with hands-on experience in digital journalism SEO-driven content creation and social media publishing within a fast-paced international media environment working closely with local editors and the wider international editorial team.

Internship Responsibilities:

You will take an active role in the day-to-day editorial operations gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of digital content production.
Key responsibilities include:

Researching pitching and writing engaging editorial articles tailored to a specific city market
Producing accurate informative and SEO-optimized content at pace
Learning and applying SEO best practices to ensure strong search engine positioning
Monitoring and updating daily site content including news features and local reporting
Researching and becoming knowledgeable about venues events restaurants and cultural trends in the assigned city
Managing and contributing to an editorial calendar alongside editors and fellow writers
Supporting coverage of trending stories seasonal campaigns and long-lead features
Proofreading articles and headlines to meet SMN editorial standards and style guidelines
Assisting with social media amplification across META platforms.

Learning Outcomes & Benefits

This internship offers students a strong professional foundation in digital media. By the end of the program interns will:

Gain real-world experience in digital journalism and online publishing
Build a professional portfolio with published articles on high-traffic international platforms
Develop a solid understanding of SEO audience growth and content performance analytics
Learn how editorial teams operate within a global media network
Improve research writing editing and time-management skills
Understand how content strategies are adapted for different cities and audiences
Receive direct mentorship and feedback from experienced editors

This experience is particularly valuable for students pursuing careers in journalism communications marketing digital media or content strategy.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for motivated curious and creative students who demonstrate:

Proficiency in the roles required language (English French or Portuguese)
Fluency in English
Previous experience or strong interest in digital writing or journalism
A strong sense of what makes content engaging and shareable on social media
Familiarity with digital publishing tools and social platforms
An organized and proactive approach to managing tasks and deadlines
A genuine interest in city life culture food entertainment and local news
Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced editorial environment

Internship Duration & Start Dates

Each internship has a 6-month duration with two possible intake periods:

1st of March 31st of August
1st of September 31st of March
Schedule: 9:00-14:00

This part-time structure is designed to be compatible with university schedules.

Benefits and Perks

Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
Work in a location in the heart of Madrid - Home office friendly
Great work environment with a young international team of talented people to work with!
We have free food drink and fruit at the office!

Required Experience:

Staff IC

About the TeamSecret Media Network (SMN) is a global digital media group focused on recommending the best plans discovering great places sharing things to do and delivering relevant breaking news in cities around the world. Our portfolio includes well-known city-based brands such as Secret London Se...