Editorial Intern - Branded Content

About the Internship

Join the Spotlight Team at Times Internet as a Branded Content Editorial Intern where you will collaborate with one of India's premier branded content teams. This internship aims to immerse you in the end-to-end process of creating editorial content for prominent platforms such as The Times of India, The Economic Times, ET B2B, Gadgets Now, and ETimes. You will learn key aspects of branded storytelling including research, conceptualization, writing, editing, SEO optimization, and large-scale publishing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the editorial team in producing branded content on diverse industries including Technology, Lifestyle, Education, Healthcare, BFSI, Real Estate, FMCG, and Luxury sectors.
• Investigate industry trends, current events, viral topics, and consumer insights to aid content ideation and campaign development.
• Compose various content formats such as articles, listicles, explainers, blogs, social media copy, and headlines.
• Review and fact-check content ensuring precision, consistency, and adherence to editorial standards.
• Implement SEO strategies to enhance content's organic search visibility and rank.
• Assist in uploading and formatting content through the Content Management System (CMS).
• Collaborate with editorial, design, marketing, and project teams to facilitate branded content campaigns and ensure timely delivery.
• Contribute creative input during brainstorming sessions for content marketing and storytelling initiatives.
• Analyze competitors and content trends to pinpoint opportunities for audience engagement and content performance.
• Ensure alignment of all content with brand goals, editorial requirements, and campaign objectives.
• Aid in content scheduling, campaign documentation, and workflow management.
• Meet deadlines while demonstrating strong research, writing, communication, and organizational aptitude.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be available for a full-time, on-site internship in Noida.
• Internship start date must be between July 28, 2026 and September 1, 2026.
• Commitment to a 6-month internship duration is mandatory.
• Ideal candidates are pursuing or recently graduated in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, Media Studies, Advertising or related fields.
• Strong skills in writing, editing, researching, and communication are required.
• Interest in digital journalism, branded content, and content marketing is essential.
• Familiarity with social media trends and proficiency or knowledge of SEO, CMS, Canva, or Adobe Photoshop is preferred.
• Interns must have their own laptops and be able to work from the Times Internet office at Sector 16, Noida from Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Compensation and Perks

• Monthly stipend of INR 10,000.
• Certificate of internship completion and letter of recommendation upon successful conclusion.
• Hands-on experience with branded content creation for leading national and international brands.
• Exposure to premium digital platforms including The Times of India and The Economic Times.
• Practical learning in editorial writing, branded storytelling, SEO, publishing via CMS, and digital content strategy.
• Opportunity to collaborate with seasoned teams across editorial, design, marketing, and projects.
• Enhancement of professional skills in writing, research, communication, and content marketing through real-time campaigns.

About Times Internet

Times Internet stands as India's largest digital products company, dedicated to creating premium digital services that simplify and enrich people's daily lives. With a portfolio covering news, entertainment, marketplaces, and transactional services, it owns some of India’s most iconic digital brands such as TOI, ET, Indiatimes, NBT, ET Money, TechGig, and Cricbuzz, among others. The company is passionate about fostering innovation and aims to help people maximize each day through cutting-edge products and ideas.