Summer Intern

# Job Announcement: Summer Intern

## About MBN Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) is the premier Arabic-first media organization that connects the Middle East and the United States. The company is in the midst of an exciting digital transformation and looking for energetic and talented people who care about journalism and the Middle East to join us on this journey.

We provide original and indispensable reporting, perspectives and commentary on the Middle East and how Americas engagement impacts the region. MBN delivers content in both Arabic and English across multiple platforms, in formats including written articles, short-form video, newsletters, podcasts, data trackers and social media.

Our target audience is decision-makers, influencers, and residents of key capitals across the Middle East, as well as the next generation of globally engaged, digitally connected youth.

## About the Internship MBN is seeking motivated and curious college students for its Summer Internship Program. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience inside a fast-paced and fast-changing digital media organization.

Interns will support a range of functions across the organization, with a primary focus on one of two areas:

• Editorial operations
• Management (emphasis on HR and Finance where applicable)

This program is designed to provide meaningful, real-world experience-not just observation-allowing interns to contribute to active projects and workflows.

This is a paid internship and will run roughly from June to August (exact dates determined based on availability). When applying for the internship, please include in your cover letter your specific area of interest and which track you prefer (editorial or management).

Interns will be working on-site at MBNs new headquarters in Arlington, VA or its Washington bureau near Capitol Hill.

## Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following tasks are functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:

### For Editorial Track

• Journalism & Reporting: Reporting on policy debates and news in Washington and beyond thats relevant to MENA audiences.
• Video Content: Helping to create video content in vertical/emerging formats.
• Writing & Editing: Writing, editing, and fact-checking articles for MBN.
• Content Planning: Supporting content planning and story development.
• Newsletters: Providing editorial and production support for newsletters.
• Social Media:
• Draft and schedule social media content.
• Monitor engagement and analyze performance metrics.
• Assist in developing and executing digital campaigns.
• Graphic Design:
• Help to create graphics and visual assets.
• Assist with maintaining visual consistency across platforms.
• Creating effective thumbnails on YouTube.
• Turning text into visual products like carousels, memes and infographics.
• Filming and Editing:
• Working with MOJO kits.
• Helping to set up lighting and audio for video shoots.
• Using video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere.

### Management Track (HR, Finance)

• HR Related:
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding efforts.
• Support internal projects, including employee engagement initiatives.
• Help conceive and plan internal team activities.
• Coordinate training sessions, including recommending new training topics.
• Assist with compliance tracking.
• Help to analyze HR data (turnover, engagement, hiring trends, etc) and build dashboards/reports to enable understanding of data.
• Finance Related:
• Assist with budget tracking and financial data reporting.
• Provide cross-functional support - working with internal teams on budget-related questions.
• Assist with compliance tracking (HR/Finance).
• Other Departments: As Assigned.

## What Youll Gain

• Hands-on experience in a digital media newsroom environment.
• Exposure to international journalism and MENA-focused content.
• Training on industry tools.
• Opportunities to contribute to real, published work.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.

## Compensation

• Rate: $25-$30 per hour (commensurate with experience).

## Other Duties Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.

## Qualifications and Requirements Candidates are required to have:

• Currently enrolled in college and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism, communication, international relations, management, human resources, finance, or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent English copyediting skills.
• Arabic language skills a plus, not a must.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• A self-starter who takes initiative.
• Curious and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and open to feedback.
• Culturally aware and globally minded.

## Interested Candidates Should Submit

• Resume
• Cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience.

MBN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.