Internship field
Content Writing & SEO
A writing track with a search engine attached. You write for real formats — blogs, product pages, ads, emails — and learn to make each one findable.
Week 1 — Writing fundamentals
Structure, clarity and voice.
Objectives
- Write a clear article
- Write for different formats
- Edit your own work
Tasks (4)
- 20 pts
1. 800-word article
Write an 800-word article on a topic you know, with a working title, introduction, three sections and a conclusion.
Deliverable: DOCX or PDF.
- 15 pts
2. Ten social captions
Write ten captions for one brand across two platforms, each with a hook and a CTA.
Deliverable: Document.
- 15 pts
3. Five product descriptions
Write five product descriptions of 60-90 words each, focused on benefits rather than specifications.
Deliverable: Document.
- 10 pts
4. Self-edit pass
Edit your article down by 20% without losing meaning. Submit both versions.
Deliverable: Both versions in one file.
Week 2 — Blog writing
Longer form, built for search from the start.
Objectives
- Structure a long article
- Write for search intent
- Use headings well
Tasks (3)
- 15 pts
1. Blog outline
Pick a keyword and outline a 1,500-word article with H2s, H3s and the question each section answers.
Deliverable: Document.
- 30 pts
2. SEO-friendly article
Write the full 1,500-word article with a target keyword, natural placement, internal link slots and a meta description.
Deliverable: DOCX or PDF.
- 15 pts
3. Readability pass
Improve readability: shorter paragraphs, active voice, clear subheadings. Note the changes you made.
Deliverable: Revised article plus notes.
Week 3 — Product and landing copy
Copy that has a job to do.
Objectives
- Write conversion-focused copy
- Structure a landing page
- Match copy to buyer stage
Tasks (3)
- 25 pts
1. Product page set
Write five full product pages: title, short description, long description, features, specifications and FAQ.
Deliverable: Document.
- 25 pts
2. Landing page copy
Write a full landing page: hero, problem, solution, benefits, social proof, objection handling and CTA.
Deliverable: Document.
- 10 pts
3. Headline test set
Write eight headline variations for the landing page and pick two to test, with your reasoning.
Deliverable: Document.
Week 4 — SEO optimisation
Final projectMake the writing findable.
Objectives
- Research keywords
- Optimise on-page elements
- Plan internal linking
Tasks (3)
- 25 pts
1. Keyword research
Build a keyword map of 20 terms with volume, difficulty, intent and the page each belongs to.
Deliverable: Spreadsheet.
- 25 pts
2. On-page optimisation
Optimise three existing pieces: title tag, meta description, heading structure, keyword placement and image alt text.
Deliverable: Before and after document.
- 15 pts
3. Internal linking plan
Design an internal linking structure for a 10-page site with anchor text for each link.
Deliverable: Diagram plus table.