Key Skills

Job Description

Company Description CatSwoppr is a global, community-driven platform dedicated to celebrating the bond between cats and cat companions. Through its free Global Cat PR Agency, CatSwoppr helps individuals share unique cat stories and inspire fellow feline enthusiasts worldwide. Part of the team is currently also developing the CatScanR app, designed to connect cat lovers online and offline for meetups, tips, and shared experiences. Guided by a vision of giving back to cats, a portion of future profits from the CatScanR app will support cats in need through the CatSwoppr Charity Fund. Applicants of CatSwoppr will join a mission-focused organization that values creativity, generosity, and the power of storytelling in a vibrant cat-loving community. Role Description This is a part-time (3 to 6 hours a week), unpaid, remote student intern role for a Blog Writer + Video Maker at Cat PR Agency CatSwoppr. The intern will pro-actively chat in the DM of our Instagram and TikTok with cats in our community and will make social media content (posts and reels) based on the preferences of these cats and their cat pawrents. The intern will also research and develop engaging blog topics based on cat stories harvested from and also submitted by followers in our cat community. Daily tasks include video making, writing and editing blog posts, optimizing them for web publishing, and collaborating on content ideas that align with CatSwoppr’s mission and tone of voice. The intern must have fun in planning, scripting, recording, and editing short-form video content (e.g., videorecaps of the blogposts, social clips, story highlights et cetera) suitable for platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, and ideally also other social channels. Additional responsibilities may include supporting and creating new communication strategies for our socials, assisting business development, coordinating with the team to meet content deadlines. Qualifications Willingness to actively chat with cats and their cat pawrents from our following base, our cat community on Instagram, TikTok, and ideally also our Facebook. Ability to plan, script, shoot, and edit simple video content using our Figma templates and common tools (e.g., smartphone, basic editing software). Strong writing and web content writing skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate blog posts. Experience or interest in Blogging and digital storytelling, including structuring posts, using headlines, and adapting tone for different platforms. Research skills to gather accurate information, understand cat-related topics, and transform inputs from the community into compelling stories. Basic Marketing awareness to help promote content, increase reach, and support CatSwoppr’s brand presence across digital channels. Currently enrolled as a student or recent graduate in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Media, Journalism, Marketing, or similar) is preferred. Comfort working independently in a remote environment, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines. Genuine interest in cats, animal welfare, and community-focused initiatives; prior experience in online communities or social media management is a plus. Good written and spoken English communication skills; additional languages are an advantage. The main reason to join us, is your love for cats. You simply enjoy creating stories - written and in photo and video - putting cats in the spotlight and talking to cats, cat pawrents and non-profit cat organizations: our clients. Our Current Formats - Monday: How-to-guide / or / Guardians of the Whiskers post (cat rescuer/cat shelter reel) - Tuesday: Cat fact Tuesday - Wednesday: Blogpost + videorecap - Thursday: Cat cartoon / or / cat sticker post - Friday: Cat meme post/reel - Saturday: Cat spotting reel - Sunday: Cat health tip post/reel / or / Big cat fact post/reel - Meet the CatSwoppr Team member - Week-long Insta Awareness Campaign for nonprofit cat organizations Some formats from our past: - CatFluencer of the Month - Cat’s Favorites Video We Offer You Time and space to use your skillset serving your beloved furry friend: the cat. Of course, if you as student want the internship to be part of your (applied) university curriculum, and if your professor agrees, we would be very happy to fill out intern papers for you, and all other necessary documents. We have done such in the past for students enrolled at e.g. University of Padova, Erasmus University, Leiden University, Avans Hogeschool Breda, Saxion Hogeschool, University College Dublin, et cetera. You may also find room to experiment with social media formats, Insta and/or TikTok strategies, data analytics, visual design, business development, webdesign even. There is always a lot of pawsibility to pick up a specific task which you like to improve yourself with. Ciao Meow! Thank you and hope to hear from you soon! On behalf of our international and fun loving team: Roman - UA/CH-, Anastasiia – RU, Lena – RU, Nhi – VN, Yulia - CN, Aldana - AR, Ariel - BR - Zulfa ID, and me (suki), ciao meow!

Core Responsibilities

Create and edit blog posts and short-form videos for CatSwoppr’s social channels, drawing on cat stories and community submissions. Engage with cats and their owners online, research content topics, and collaborate on content ideas, communication strategies, and deadlines.

Requirements

Applicants should have strong writing and research skills, an interest in blogging and digital storytelling, and the ability to plan, record, and edit simple videos using Figma templates and common tools. The role prefers a current student or recent graduate in a relevant field and calls for independence, effective time management, good English communication, and a genuine interest in cats and animal welfare.