Job Description

If you love designing clean visuals and scroll-stopping social posts, Junior Observer is the place for you. Our print publication is written for readers aged 8 to 16 years old. We want bold, enthusiastic innovators who are hungry to own their domain, lead their own projects from scratch, and take total charge of creative execution. 

As our Creative Design & Editorial Intern, you will bridge the gap between traditional print media and digital storytelling—helping us design engaging newspaper layouts while expanding our brand presence on social media platforms, with a strong focus on Instagram and Rednote (Xiaohongshu).

Your Growth & Impact

• Build a portfolio of real client work across graphics, short video and social campaigns.
• Develop practical skills in Canva, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Develop video editing and social content planning under mentor guidance.
• Sharpen decision-making by reviewing simple performance metrics and improving creative assets.

Job Requirements

• Newspaper Layout & Editorial Design: Assist in designing and formatting newspaper pages, feature stories, columns, and print advertisements using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Canva. 
• Short-Form Video Editing: Cut, edit, and enhance short-form videos (such as Rednote video notes, Reels, or TikToks) using CapCut or similar editing apps, adding engaging transitions, captions, and trending audio.
• Print-to-Digital Repurposing: Take long-form print stories, interviews, and features and creatively adapt them into bite-sized, visually compelling digital formats (such as Instagram/Rednote multi-image carousels and infographics).
• Social Media Management & Content Strategy: Brainstorm, plan, and execute content strategies tailored for the Instagram and Rednote algorithm, leveraging lifestyle aesthetics and community-driven storytelling ("种草" culture).
• Social Media Graphics: Design eye-catching digital graphics, posters, and marketing collateral for our online channels.
• Copywriting & Storytelling: Write engaging headlines, hooks, and captions in Mandarin / English that resonate with both print readers and digital audiences.
• Trend Watching: Stay ahead of current digital aesthetics, viral formats, and design trends across lifestyle platforms.

Skills