Content Writing Intern (Remote)

Thatchpost owns more than 100 newspapers, TV stations and websites across the UK. Since 1959, the company has grown through acquisitions of local media outlets.

Internship overview

Thatchpost is hiring a Content Writing Intern for Jan 2027. Our Editorial team writes for small business owners, so plain language matters more than fancy vocabulary. The internship is fully remote. Interns join our Newcastle upon Tyne team on daily calls and get a named mentor. Working hours overlap with UK business hours. You will need a reliable internet connection and a quiet place to work.

What you'll do

• Track post performance in Google Search Console and share a monthly summary.
• Suggest new topics based on search data and customer questions.
• Edit and proofread articles from freelance writers.
• Research topics using search, industry reports and short calls with our team.
• Check facts and sources before anything is published.
• Draft website copy, landing page sections and product descriptions.

Basic qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2028.
• Available for the full internship period.
• Open to editing feedback on every draft.
• Excellent written English with correct grammar and punctuation.
• Pursuing a degree in English, Journalism, Mass Communication, Marketing or any field, graduating in 2028.
• Laptop and a stable internet connection.
• Meets deadlines without reminders.

Nice to have

• Interest in SaaS, finance or education topics.
• Basic Canva skills for blog images.

What you get out of it

• How SEO briefs, search data and editing turn a draft into something that ranks.
• Certificate and a recommendation letter on completion.

Program dates: Jan 2027, 5 months.

Intern pay: $900 - $950 per month

Benefits for interns

• Possibility of a full-time offer.
• Flexible hours.
• Letter of recommendation.
• Company laptop.
• Certificate of completion.
• Mentorship.

We are reviewing applications as they arrive, so apply early.

Duration: 5 months. Start: Jan 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Thatchpost.