📝 Finshub Content & Research Intern Training Program
A self-paced program to excel in content creation, research writing, and multimedia production using 100% free resources.
🌟 Program Overview
This program is designed for students who want to excel in content creation, research writing, and multimedia production. You will learn to produce high-quality financial content across multiple formats and platforms.
Self-Paced
Writing & Research
Multimedia Production
100% Free Resources
All recommended resources, tools, and platforms are free to use or offer free tiers/trials sufficient for completing the course.
📚 Course Modules
Module 1: Research & Writing Foundations
1.1 Research Methodology & Source Evaluation
- Goals: Master credible research using global financial sources.
- Resources:
- Practice: Research and cite 5 credible sources on a current economic topic.
1.2 Financial & Economic Writing Fundamentals
- Goals: Write clear, engaging content on complex financial topics.
- Resources:
- Practice: Write a 500-word explainer on “What is Inflation?” for high school students.
1.3 SEO Writing & Content Optimization
- Goals: Create content that ranks well and engages readers.
- Resources:
- Practice: Optimize a financial article using target keywords and SEO best practices.
Module 2: Content Strategy & Topic Development
2.1 Financial News Analysis & Trend Identification
- Goals: Spot trending topics and breaking financial news.
- Resources:
- Practice: Identify 3 trending financial topics and propose article angles for each.
2.2 Content Planning & Editorial Calendar
- Goals: Plan and schedule content strategically.
- Resources:
- Practice: Create a 4-week editorial calendar for finance content.
2.3 Global Economic Data Sources & Analysis
- Goals: Navigate and interpret major economic databases.
- Resources:
- Practice: Analyze unemployment data for 3 countries and write a comparative summary.
Module 3: Multimedia Content Creation
3.1 Video Creation & Editing Basics
- Goals: Convert written content into engaging video formats.
- Resources:
- Practice: Create a 2-minute video explaining a financial concept from your written article.
3.2 AI-Powered Video Tools
- Goals: Use AI tools for efficient video production.
- Resources:
- Practice: Transform a 1000-word article into a 3-minute AI-generated video.
3.3 Infographics & Data Visualization
- Goals: Create compelling visual content.
- Resources:
- Practice: Design an infographic showing global inflation trends across 5 countries.
Module 4: Platform-Specific Content Adaptation
4.1 Website & Blog Writing
- Goals: Create long-form, SEO-optimized content.
- Resources:
- Practice: Write a 1200-word blog post on “Why Central Bank Policies Matter for Students.”
4.2 Social Media Content Strategy
- Goals: Adapt content for different social platforms.
- Resources:
- Practice: Create 5 different social posts from one financial article for LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram.
Module 5: Professional Skills & Portfolio Building
5.1 Fact-Checking & Verification
- Goals: Ensure accuracy and credibility in all content.
- Resources:
- Practice: Fact-check a controversial financial news story using multiple sources.
5.2 Content Analytics & Performance Measurement
- Goals: Measure and improve content performance.
- Resources:
- Practice: Set up tracking for your content and analyze performance after 2 weeks.
Module 6: Collaboration & Project Management
6.1 Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Goals: Work effectively with other interns and teams.
- Resources:
- Practice: Collaborate with a peer to co-author an article and create its video version.
6.2 Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Goals: Present work professionally and handle feedback.
- Resources:
- Practice: Write bi-weekly progress reports and present your work to a mentor.
🏆 Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, you will be able to:
- ✅ Master research using credible global financial sources.
- ✅ Write SEO-optimized articles (1000-1500 words).
- ✅ Create engaging videos from written content.
- ✅ Design professional infographics and charts.
- ✅ Adapt content for multiple platforms (blogs, social media).
- ✅ Use AI tools for efficient content creation.
- ✅ Fact-check and verify information accurately.
- ✅ Measure content performance and optimize for engagement.
- ✅ Build a professional content portfolio.
- ✅ Collaborate effectively in team projects.