Editorial Intern at Nerdzfactory Company

NerdzFactory Company is a social innovation and human capital development organisation that leverages technology, skills training, and systems-driven solutions to improve employability, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic growth across Africa. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, NerdzFactory is committed to democratising access to digital, AI, and future-ready skills for young people, educators, and businesses.

NerdzFactory works in partnership with governments, international development organisations, and global technology leaders such as the Raspberry Pi Foundation, Google DeepMind, Meta, the European Union, and UNDP to deliver high-impact programmes. These include large-scale initiatives like Experience AI, which equips teachers and students with foundational AI knowledge; the Safe Online Project, which promotes digital safety and literacy; and entrepreneurship and MSME development programmes such as the Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge (YSEC). Through these projects, NerdzFactory empowers individuals and institutions with the skills and capabilities needed to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven economy.

BizGrowthAfrica is expanding its editorial operations as a fast-growing Pan-African digital platform serving entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs. To support this growth, NerdzFactory is recruiting an Editorial Intern to assist with daily publishing, opportunity curation, and content operations across the platform.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Editorial Intern

Location: Ogudu, Lagos (Hybrid)
Duration: 3-month contract
Job Level: Internship Role (3 months contract)
Reporting to: Head of Communications
Platform: BizGrowthAfrica
Job Type: Contract Internship - Hybrid

Job Summary

• This role is designed as a hands-on learning opportunity for early-career professionals who are curious about digital publishing, content operations, media, or journalism within the business and development ecosystem.
• The intern will work closely with the Head of Communications and gain practical exposure to managing a high-volume content platform that publishes business news, grants, tenders, and opportunities.
• The Editorial Intern will support content publishing, basic quality checks, newsletters, and editorial hygiene while learning how structured editorial workflows operate in a real-world, fast-paced environment.
• This role offers strong exposure to content management systems, opportunity platforms, newsletters, and digital media operations, making it ideal for NYSC members, students, or recent graduates looking to build editorial experience.

About the Role

• The Editorial Intern will support the day-to-day editorial and publishing operations of BizGrowthAfrica. This role is execution-focused and learning-driven, ideal for young professionals interested in digital publishing, content operations, journalism, or media within the business and development ecosystem.
• The intern will work closely with the Head of Communications to publish content timely, clearly, and accurately, support editorial hygiene, and gain practical experience managing a high-volume digital content platform.
• This role provides strong exposure to digital publishing, opportunity curation, newsletters, and editorial operations in a fast-growing platform.

Responsibilities
Editorial & Publishing Support:

• Assist in publishing daily business news, startup stories, and ecosystem updates

Curate and publish:

• Grants, fellowships, accelerators, and competitions
• Tenders and procurement opportunities

Ensure published content is:

• Clear and well-written
• Properly categorised
• Includes deadlines and key requirements
• Support updates of time-sensitive and expiring opportunities

Newsletter & Content Support;

• Assist in preparing daily or weekly newsletters and alerts
• Support formatting, proofreading, and content organisation
• Help track published content and updates

Editorial Operations & Learning:

• Gain exposure to CMS platforms used for publishing
• Support tracking of basic content performance (what’s gaining traction)
• Assist with special content features when required

Content Review & Quality Checks:

• Proofread headlines, summaries, and short-form content
• Flag outdated or expired content
• Maintain basic editorial hygiene across the platform
• Assist in tracking simple performance indicators (e.g. most-read content)
• Ensure content aligns with BizGrowthAfrica’s tone and standards

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Head of Communications on daily priorities
  Support special content such as:

  • Founder features
  • SME spotlights
  • Platform content updates

• Carry out other editorial support tasks as assigned

Required skills & who should apply:

• NYSC corps members, SIWES Interns, Fresh graduates
• Strong interest in content, media, editorial work, publishing, or communications
• Good writing, editing, content summarisation, and proofreading skills
• Strong written English and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow editorial guidelines
• Good organization and time management
• Basic familiarity with blogs, news platforms, or online content publishing
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
• Comfortable using Google Docs and online tools
• Individuals eager to learn editorial tools and publishing workflows in a fast-paced digital environment

Nice to have:

• Experience writing blogs and publications, writing articles online, or managing content pages
• Interest in African business, startups, or entrepreneurship
• Basic knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress or similar)
• Newsletter or email content exposure
• Basic understanding of digital media or online publishing.

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2026.