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Editorial intern

The Role:

The Editorial intern will report in the ultimate instance to the Editor of Himal Southasian on all matters. Working with the Himal editorial team, the intern will fulfil responsibilities including:

● Update formatting SEO and other properties for stories in Himal’s archives
● Transcribe Himal’s podcasts for publication on the website
● Assist in subtitles for Himal’s YouTube content
● Find sources to verify the accuracy of what is published across a range of articles by seeking out information from all manner of sources
● Assist the editors with necessary research around any of the articles and newsletters under processing
● Stay current on political, social and cultural affairs across Southasia
● Helping with general website upkeep
● Provide support on other aspects of publication as needed

The ideal candidate will:

● Be a graduate student/early-career professional
● Demonstrate strong knowledge and interest in Southasian journalism and news
● Have a proven record of working well remotely and in small teams, meeting deadlines, taking initiative, and collaborating with people from a variety of social backgrounds

Prior experience working in communication roles linked to publication or media houses, or in community-building roles, will count as a plus.

This is a full-time paid internship position for a period of three months. Himal’s staff operate remotely from their respective bases across the region, with regular online communications following Southasian working hours.

The position is open to all nationalities. Candidates from marginalised social groups are particularly encouraged to apply, and may, if they wish, briefly describe their social background in their cover letter.

Please send applications to careers@himalmag.com with the subject line “<Name> - Editorial intern 2026”. The deadline is on a rolling basis. A complete application must include your CV and a cover letter, along with two references. Shortlisted applicants can expect an interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Social Media intern

The Role

The intern will report to the Editor and the Managing Editor of Himal Southasian on all matters. Working with the Social Media Editor, the intern will fulfil responsibilities including:

● Content creation and research to promote Himal’s work on various social-media platforms, newsletters and other outreach channels.
● Create digital publicity and outreach materials, including posters, short videos, and event programmes.
● Work with the Engagement Editor and Social Media Editor to monitor and improve analytics and engagement.
● Stay current on political, social and cultural affairs across Southasia.

The ideal candidate will:

1. Be a graduate student/early-career professional
2. Demonstrate strong knowledge and interest in design and video, as well as a passion for clear writing
3. Show an interest in Southasian affairs, journalism, and news
4. Ideally have a proven record of working well remotely and in small teams, meeting deadlines, taking initiative, and collaborating with people from a variety of social backgrounds
5. Be familiar with software like Affinity Designer, Figma and Da Vinci Resolve or be willing to learn.

This is a full-time paid internship position for a period of three months. Himal’s staff operate remotely from their respective bases across the region, communicating regularly online during Southasian working hours.

The position is open to all nationalities. Candidates from marginalised social groups are particularly encouraged to apply, and may, if they wish, briefly describe their social background in their cover letter. Please send applications to careers@himalmag.com with the subject line “Name - Social media intern 2026”. The deadline is on a rolling basis. A complete application must include your CV, samples of work and a cover letter, along with two references. Shortlisted applicants can expect an interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Video Editor and Producer 

The Video Editor and Producer will report to the Editor of Himal Southasian on all matters.

The Role

We’re looking for a Video Editor and Podcast Producer to take ownership of our growing audio-visual output. This is a role for someone who's comfortable working independently, can manage production from recording to publishing, and cares about the kind of journalism Himal does. The bulk of your time will go toward producing and editing our regular podcasts. When there isn’t an episode in the pipeline, you’ll contribute to social media short-form video editing and ideation. You’ll work closely with our editorial team and may be the primary point of contact for guests at various stages of production.

What You’ll Do

Working with the Himal editorial team, the Video Editor and Producer will fulfil responsibilities including:

Podcast Production 

Social Media and Short-Form Video 

Design and Visual Support

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

Himal’s staff operate remotely from their respective bases across the region, with regular online communications following Southasian working hours. 

The position is open to all nationalities. Candidates from marginalised social groups are particularly encouraged to apply, and may, if they wish, briefly describe their social background in their cover letter. To apply, send your CV, a 300-word note on your experience, and links to podcast or video work you've produced/edited to careers@himalmag.com. Successful candidates should expect a test and an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis, and evaluations will begin from 13 July.