Sifted is looking for an intern with an infectious enthusiasm for journalism and startups to join us in our (semi) remote newsroom for three months.

Over those three months, you will work closely with Sifted’s editorial team, including our editor Michael and deputy editor Amy, to cover the day’s top news stories, alongside assisting with other editorial tasks. You will be a core part of our team, receive mentorship from experienced journalists and gain a real insight into the running of a young digital media platform.

This is a paid position. No formal qualifications are required to apply, apart from the right to work in the UK. We’re first and foremost looking for people who are curious and eager to learn — and have the skills and aptitudes outlined below. We particularly welcome candidates from underrepresented communities.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Writing news stories
• Sub-editing, proof-reading and fact-checking
• Uploading stories to our website
• Photo sourcing and editing
• Researching and coming up with ideas for articles
• Joining editorial and wider team meetings

What Are We Looking For From Applicants?

• Can write to deadline with flair and personality
• Have a keen eye for detail
• Have excellent written and spoken English
• Enjoy the challenge of keeping several plates spinning at the same time
• Are proactive and self-starting
• Communicate clearly and with confidence
• Are fascinated by the startup/tech industry
• Have an interest in social media and digital publishing

What Are We Like To Work For?

We have a small-company mindset, but big company goals, and can draw on many of the strengths and benefits of a world-respected brand, the Financial Times. We’re friendly, hard-working and passionate about what we do. We have a flat structure, collaborate across disciplines, and everyone has impact across many areas of the business. We value feedback, honesty and clear communication.

What Do We Offer?

Hours: Flexible, but standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9am — 6pm

Term: Three months (please note, this internship is not guaranteed to lead to a full-time position)

Pay: London Living Wage, on a contractor basis

Location: Remote

How To Apply

Please send a cover letter, explaining why you are interested in this internship and how your skills and experience fit with the criteria outlined above, along with your CV to jobs@sifted.eu, with the subject line ‘Sifted Internship’.

Please also pitch us two ideas for articles that you think would be a good fit for Sifted and share two pieces of writing that you are proud of.

Applications close Friday 27 November; if you haven’t heard back from us by the following week, your application has been unsuccessful.

We will run interviews w/c 30 November. The provisional start date for this role is 11 January 2021. Please mention Journo Resources when applying for jobs – it really helps us out.

About Sifted

Sifted is a new media platform reporting on the world of technology and startups in Europe, backed by the Financial Times. In less than two years we’ve become known for our high-quality journalism and fresh viewpoints, and a must-read for many founders, investors and people working in startups across the continent.

Our team of reporters, based across Europe, aren’t chasing after the latest funding announcements or product releases; plenty of other sites have got that covered. We are telling the stories that should be told — big startup trends, compelling company profiles and the everyday lessons that come from growing a business and messing up along the way.

We have grown from a standing start to 500,000 monthly unique visitors, and over 50,000 newsletter subscribers, and have a lively social media following.