Editorial Intern

BizGrowthAfrica is expanding its editorial operations as a fast-growing Pan-African digital platform serving entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs. To support this growth, NerdzFactory is recruiting an Editorial Intern to assist with daily publishing, opportunity curation, and content operations across the platform.

This role is designed as a hands-on learning opportunity for early-career professionals who are curious about digital publishing, content operations, media, or journalism within the business and development ecosystem. The intern will work closely with the Head of Communications and gain practical exposure to managing a high-volume content platform that publishes business news, grants, tenders, and opportunities.

The Editorial Intern will support content publishing, basic quality checks, newsletters, and editorial hygiene while learning how structured editorial workflows operate in a real-world, fast-paced environment. This role offers strong exposure to content management systems, opportunity platforms, newsletters, and digital media operations, making it ideal for NYSC members, students, or recent graduates looking to build editorial experience.

Duration: NYSC service year

Required skills & who should apply:

• NYSC corps members, NJFP fellows, fresh graduates
• Strong interest in content, media, editorial work, publishing, or communications
• Good writing, editing, content summarisation, and proofreading skills
• Strong written English and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow editorial guidelines
• Good organization and time management
• Basic familiarity with blogs, news platforms, or online content publishing
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
• Comfortable using Google Docs and online tools
• Individuals eager to learn editorial tools and publishing workflows in a fast-paced digital environment

Nice to have:

• Experience writing blogs and publications, writing articles online, or managing content pages
• Interest in African business, startups, or entrepreneurship
• Basic knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress or similar)
• Newsletter or email content exposure
• Basic understanding of digital media or online publishing