Editorial Intern, Crypto

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic, investing in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $100B+ under management across multiple funds and is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process.

a16z crypto aims to foster innovation, accelerate progress, and grow the crypto ecosystem in the U.S., bringing the best of blockchains, crypto, and decentralization to the world. The team supports the crypto portfolio through engineering, security, go-to-market, regulatory, legal, research, talent, recruiting, and marketing—including an editorial content operation that pioneered the "direct media" model. This team produces influential podcasts, written articles, newsletters (Substack), videos (YouTube), and more, blending traditional media and in-house content marketing approaches.

About the role

This is a part-time, remote internship focused on multimedia and social media editorial work, with broader involvement in editorial projects. You will:

• Assist with the production of editorial content, especially multimedia, including creating and producing short-form video clips for YouTube and social media (e.g., identifying, time-stamping, and editing compelling clips, designing YouTube thumbnails, and writing social copy).
• Help expand and refine the clipping operation, strategically defining and improving its approach.
• Produce, overhaul, and update podcast shownotes; clean up, segment, and time-stamp transcripts; and conduct occasional research and preparation for episodes.
• Edit content as needed, such as transforming partner interview transcripts into posts, repackaging existing content, or writing and editing new posts.
• Update past content archives for site metadata (e.g., tagging taxonomy) and perform other content maintenance tasks.
• Assist with special series and projects, from data reports to op-eds and other media packages.
• Support basic or other editorial design tasks, collaborating with designers as needed.

Requirements

To join our team, you should be excited to:

• Be obsessed with YouTube, podcasts, Substack newsletters, industry reports, and all forms of media—analyzing what works, what doesn’t, and why, while forming opinions on editorial strategies and processes.
• Execute, not just theorize—we value doers over talkers.
• Thrive in a fast-paced team environment and maintain focus in a noisy industry.
• Be professional, discreet, and team-first, prioritizing the success of our experts and portfolio companies over self-promotion.
• Work independently while taking direction from multiple stakeholders.
• Multitask, meet deadlines, and demonstrate quality and attention to detail.
• Handle internal information with ethics, discretion, and confidentiality, including compliance-sensitive content in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with past experience in media, publishing, or social media (e.g., personal projects, experiments, or building profiles).
• Strong interest in technology, science, or computer science, with the ability to dive deep into specific topics.
• Familiarity with crypto is helpful but not required.
• Technical experience with multimedia editing tools is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in a media environment is a plus—show us your work through a portfolio of samples (e.g., written pieces, produced clips, or other contributions).
• Highly productive with strong organizational or analytical skills.
• Low ego, high empathy, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Pay

The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $35/hr. Actual starting pay may vary based on experience, skills, and scope.