Journalism Major SEO & Answer Engine Content Non Paid Intern (Academic Credit Only)

Cinnamon Entertainment Group LLC is a digital media company that operates a network of platforms including job boards and mobile applications. They are seeking a Journalism Intern to produce original, interview-driven articles and create high-performance Answer Engine content, focusing on SEO and AEO strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Rolling Stone style interviews with employers and industry professionals
• Write feature-style articles for job platforms
• Identify and interview employers across:
• Produce original articles such as:
• Employer spotlights
• Hiring trend stories
• Industry insights
• “Day in the Life” features
• Conduct interviews via:
• Email
• Phone
• Video calls
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and editorial quality
• Write content specifically designed to rank in:
• AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google SGE)
• Featured snippets and voice search
• Create:
• Q&A-driven articles
• Structured explainer content
• “How it works” and “What is” pages for CliquePrize®
• Focus on:
• Search intent
• Conversational phrasing
• Semantic coverage
• Use tools like ChatGPT and Writer.com for:
• Research
• Outlining
• Topic discovery
• Do NOT rely on AI for final content generation
• Edit and refine all content to meet:
• Journalistic standards
• Brand voice guidelines
• SEO/AEO best practices
• Publish across:
• Job boards (employer-focused content)
• CliquePrize® (consumer-facing AEO content)
• Digital agency blogs
• Implement:
• Internal linking strategies
• Keyword optimization
• Readability and engagement improvements

Requirements:

• Commit to 1 weekly meeting with the team and 2 hours per day during weekdays
• Ability to conduct Rolling Stone style interviews with employers and industry professionals
• Produce original, interview-driven articles combined with high-performance Answer Engine content
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and editorial quality
• Write content specifically designed to rank in AI answer engines, featured snippets, and voice search
• Create Q&A-driven articles and structured explainer content
• Focus on search intent, conversational phrasing, and semantic coverage
• Use tools like ChatGPT and Writer.com for research, outlining, and topic discovery
• Edit and refine all content to meet journalistic standards, brand voice guidelines, and SEO/AEO best practices
• Publish across job boards, CliquePrize®, and digital agency blogs
• Implement internal linking strategies, keyword optimization, and readability and engagement improvements
• Strong interest in interviewing and storytelling
• Ability to ask smart, relevant questions
• Turn interviews into compelling articles
• Strong writing and editing skills (AP style is a plus)
• Understanding (or willingness to learn) SEO fundamentals, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and AI-assisted research workflows
• Comfortable communicating professionally with employers
• Must be eligible to receive academic credit through your university
• Do not apply if you require CPT/OPT sponsorship
• Journalism, Communications, or English major
• Experience with interviews or student media (newspaper, magazine, etc.)
• Familiarity with Writer.com
• Familiarity with Google Docs / CMS platforms
• Interest in business, startups, or workforce trends