[Hiring] Editorial Intern, Crypto @a16z

Role Description

This is primarily a multimedia and social media-focused editorial internship that also touches broader editorial projects.

• Assist with the production of editorial content, especially multimedia.
• Help create and produce short-form video clips for YouTube and social media.
• Expand the clipping operation by strategically defining and refining our approach and strategy.
• Produce, overhaul, and update podcast shownotes; clean up, segment by topic, and help time-stamp transcripts.
• Perform occasional research and preparation for episodes.
• Edit content as fitting, including turning transcripts of partner interviews into posts.
• Update past content archives for site metadata and other content maintenance as required.
• Help produce special series and projects, from data reports to op-eds to other media packages.
• Assist with basic or other editorial design as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Past experience in other media outlets or conducting publishing experiments.
• Strong interest in technology, science, or specific passion projects.
• Some familiarity with crypto is helpful but not required.
• Technical experience with various multimedia editing tools is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in a media environment preferred though not required.
• Highly productive with great organizational or analytical skills.
• Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Requirements

• Be obsessed with YouTube, podcasts, Substack newsletters, and industry reports.
• Execute tasks effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintain professionalism and discretion, putting the team first.
• Work independently while also following direction from others.
• Multitask and meet multi-threaded deadlines with attention to detail.
• Handle internal information with ethics, discretion, and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Anticipated hourly rate of $35/hr; actual starting pay may vary based on experience, skills, and scope.

Company Description

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies across various sectors.

• Team defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process.
• Focus on fostering innovation and accelerating progress in the crypto ecosystem.
• Support for the crypto portfolio through various operational functions.