Content Development Intern at Whiz Kids Workshop

Content Development Intern

Employer: Whiz Kids Workshop

Employment: Full-Time | Internship

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 5 days ago

Deadline: April, 09/2025 (0 days left)

About the Role

Whiz Kids Workshop is looking for a Content Development Intern who will be responsible for creating diverse creative topics, contents and engaging narratives, explaining concepts in a simple way, writing contents in a variety of styles which will be delivered via videos, books, apps, games, and more. The intern should have the ability to visualize content and represent it using storyboards, articles, and products.The Intern will report to the Creative Director and work closely with our Production department.

About the Company

Whiz Kids Workshop, founded in 2005, is an Ethiopian-led, innovative social enterprise that focuses on improving the lives of children and youth through educational media. We believe that mass-media is the most cost-effective and immediate way to spark young imaginations and make an impact on education. We use existing research on mass-media education, new lower-cost technologies for media creation, and the wide reach of television, radio, print and cell phones to put that belief into practice. Our content covers topics that include literacy, health education, character building and social-emotional learning to prepare children and youth for success in life.Whiz Kids has produced three television series that inspire, engage and empower children, youth and families. WKW follows a Life Cycle approach to drive knowledge, attitude and practice across all members of the society. WKW implements 4 local innovative and tested platforms namely Tsehai for Families (pregnancy to age 7), Tsehai Loves Learning (for children aged 3-10), Tibeb Girls (for adolescents aged 11-18), Youth Investigators (for youth above age 18) and Better Wellbeing Advocacy that advocates major developmental needs of each life cycles to policy makers and existing governmental structures. Applying our User-Centered Design and Youth Content Advisory methodologies, we produce culturally relevant and educational audio-video, print, text, and internet based content to utilize mass media and technology to reach the four different life cycles. By utilizing these contents, we implement projects in various settings in the community to ensure the target groups have the necessary soft and technical skills to help them reach their full potential.Whiz Kids won numerous international awards for its innovation, impact and excellent quality of products. Whiz Kids has extensive experience working with local and international NGOs and works in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation. Visit our website at http://www.whizkidsworkshop.com/ to learn more.

Responsibility

• Develop new and existing concepts, storyboards, Ads and write script content for our platforms adhering to established guidelines
• Brainstorm new ideas with the production team, build on the originals and existing characters.
• Create the angle, content, and tone according to the needs of the client and audience for each platform (Video, Audio, Article)
• Edit variety of content including articles, blogs, buying guides, and other supportive documents
• Write in-depth product descriptions with the perfect blend of creative and technical writing skills
• Adhere to production calendars and ensure deadlines are met
• Provide constructive feedback and copy proofing for scripts drafted by other writers/team members
• Work with other departments to understand the goals and objectives of the company
• Work as a team with other writers and collaborate on projects when needed
• Interact with on-camera talent to assist in the development of scripts
• Research and pitch story ideas
• Communicate openly and actively with the production team
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team

Qualification

• First degree in one of the following: Psychology, Marketing Management, Business Administration, or related field
• MUST BE: Learning Design Graduate (LXD) graduate
• A passion for content writing and a drive to grow within the industry
• Fast learner with strong sense of urgency
• Excellent written and verbal communication both in Amharic and English
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
• Comfortable working in office environment
• Can adopt our writing style
• Self-starter, deadline driven, collaborator, team player
• Strong research skills and the ability to translate scientific information into compelling, everyday language
• Knowledge of branding and ability to write in WKW’s voice while highlighting product initiatives

Skill

• Creative thinker
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Stick to meet deadlines
• Fast writing skills for quick turnaround times
• Know current writing practices and open to change
• Be Tech and social media Savvy
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Able to multitask
• Receptive to feedback on their work
• Adopt our writing style
• Have strong research skills

The Ideal Candidate

• Creative thinker
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Stick to meet deadlines
• Fast writing skills for quick turnaround times
• Know current writing practices and open to change
• Be Tech and social media Savvy
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Able to multitask
• Receptive to feedback on their work
• Adopt our writing style
• Have strong research skills