#ABtalks, is one of the most-watched interview shows in the Arab world and a globally recognized platform for honest, unfiltered conversation. From world-class athletes and CEOs to artists, activists, and cultural icons, each episode goes beyond the surface — diving into the human stories, vulnerabilities, and defining moments that shape extraordinary people.
With tens of millions of views across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and a loyal audience that spans the globe, #ABtalks has grown from a passion project into a cultural force. Every episode we produce is crafted with intention — from the questions asked to the way the story is told in edit
The Opportunity
This is a 3-month unpaid internship designed to give emerging creatives real-world experience on a high-profile production. If you're looking for an internship where your work will actually be seen — and felt — this is it.
Are you passionate about social media, storytelling, and digital content This internship is your chance to get real, hands-on experience supporting one of the region's leading digital shows — learning how a high-performing social media operation runs from the inside.
As a Social Media Intern, you'll work closely with the Social Media Manager and Executive on the day-to-day execution of #ABtalks platforms. From supporting episode releases and daily content publishing, to drafting captions, selecting music for clips, and helping with reporting — you'll be involved at every stage and guided every step of the way.
This is a role built for someone who wants to grow into a full Social Media Executive and is ready to learn by doing.
What You'll Be Learning & Doing
1. Episode Release Support
- Shadow and assist the Social Media Manager and Executive through full episode release workflows across all platforms
- Support the uploading and publishing of episodes on YouTube, including helping prepare supporting assets such as trailers, guest intros, clips, and carousels
- Learn to write and optimize YouTube descriptions, captions, SEO titles, tags, and timestamps under close supervision
- Assist in coordinating with editors and the design team to ensure release assets are ready and aligned with the episode schedule
- Support the preparation and sending of the weekly release newsletter and media emails
2. Content Posting & Publishing
- Assist with the daily posting and scheduling of content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Threads, X, Snapchat, and Spotify
- Learn how to manage high-volume content output across multiple platforms simultaneously
- Support with selecting music and sounds for short-form clips on Reels and TikTok
- Develop an understanding of how captions, visuals, hashtags, and formatting are tailored per platform
- Build consistency in brand tone, visuals, and posting cadence across all channels
3. Written Content & Captions
- Assist in writing captions and short-form copy for social media content and episode releases
- Contribute to YouTube episode descriptions, newsletter drafts, and LinkedIn copy under guidance
- Learn how to adapt tone across platforms — thoughtful and human on LinkedIn, engaging and conversational on Instagram, punchy and trend-driven on TikTok
4. Reporting & Analytics Support
- Assist in preparing weekly internal media reports by pulling data and consolidating insights from all platforms
- Help track performance of episode releases and learn how to benchmark content against channel standards
- Support the Social Media Executive in compiling sponsor and client reports when needed
- Help monitor audience interactions and flag trends, feedback, or notable moments to the Social Media Manager.
Who We're Looking For
- A current student or recent graduate in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field
- Genuinely passionate about social media, content creation, and digital storytelling
- Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks at once
- A strong team player who takes initiative and follows through
- Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, creative environment
- Trustworthy, professional, and eager to learn
- Fluent in English and Arabic — both written and spoken — is a must
Skills & Experience
- Working knowledge of major social media platforms and how they behave
- Interest or exposure to social media marketing, content creation, or copywriting
- Strong instincts for tone, storytelling, and language
- Basic awareness of SEO, keywords, and analytics is a plus
- A fast-learning, detail-driven mindset — even personal projects or university work count as experience
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience working on one of the region's most-watched digital shows
- Direct mentorship, training, and regular feedback from the Social Media Manager and Executive
- Real exposure to social media strategy, episode releases, content reporting, and platform execution
- A strong foundation and clear pathway toward growing into a Social Media Executive role
- A formal recommendation letter upon successful completion of the internship
Why Intern With Us
This is a rare opportunity to build your portfolio on content with real reach, learn directly from an experienced creative team, and understand what it takes to produce a globally recognized show. You'll leave with tangible skills, strong references, and edits you'll be proud to show.
