Your First Real Job in Media Starts Here — Medan

Paid. International Clients. A Portfolio That Actually Matters.

Most internships give you busywork. This one gives you a career. Six months creating content for cybersecurity and SaaS companies in Singapore, Dubai, and Sydney — from our Medan office. Perform well, and we hire you full-time. We're building the 2026 cohort now.

Only 2 positions available for Q2 2026. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Previous cohorts filled within 11 days. Once we hire, this page closes.

What You Get:

💰 Monthly allowance — this is a paid internship, not free labor
🌐 High-speed fiber internet at the office — no buffering, no excuses
🛋️ Cozy, creative office space designed for deep work and big ideas
🧠 Learn directly from Founder Saleh Nabil and an experienced international B2B team
🌍 Build a portfolio with real clients in Singapore, Dubai & Sydney
📈 Direct path to full-time — top performers get offered roles
✈️ Transport allowance included
📝 Reference letters for grad school or future employers

Minimum Requirements:

Female applicants only
Fluent English (you will write client-facing copy daily)
Own laptop
Available 40 hours/week on-site at our Medan office, Monday–Friday, 09:00–18:00 WIB
Currently graduated or in final semester (can start within 30 days)
Committed to 6-month duration minimum

If you are reading this with Google Translate, do not apply. This role requires professional English comprehension.

This Isn't a Typical Internship. It's a Launchpad.

What You'll Actually Do:

From day one, you write, edit, and publish for real international clients. No shadowing. No hypotheticals. Your work goes live and gets seen by decision-makers across the globe.

Skills You'll Walk Away With:

Write LinkedIn content that gets engagement for global Cybersecurity & Tech firms
Edit and produce video content for SaaS companies
Understand what makes content convert — and why it matters for business growth
Work with international teams across multiple time zones

The Path to Full-Time:

Previous interns who performed:

→ 2 converted to full-time Media Associates within 4 months
→ 1 recruited directly by a Singapore client
→ All received reference letters for international grad school applications

What You Won't Do:

Make coffee, file papers, or "shadow" meetings. If you cannot publish client-ready content in Week 1, this is not for you.

We Receive 80+ Applications. We Accept 2.

The Screening Process:

Professor Verification

We ask for your last marketing/media professor's name and course. We verify this. Fabricated references = immediate rejection.

English Fluency Gate

All client communication is in English. If your application contains "very good product for company," you will not pass.

AI Detection

Applications are scanned with detection software. The checkbox below is legally binding in our review process.

Application Form

Complete all fields in one sitting. You cannot save and return.

Question 1

Full Name *

Email *

Phone (WhatsApp) *

University & Major *

Graduation Year *

Available Start Date *

Must be within 30 days

Question 2

What is the full name of the professor or lecturer who last taught you marketing, communications, journalism, or media studies? Include course name, university, and year.

Format: [Professor Name] — [Course Name] — [University] — [Year]

We verify academic records. False information results in permanent disqualification from all XpandEast roles.

Question 3

Paste a link to ONE piece of content you have created (Instagram post, TikTok video, blog article, Canva design, student publication, event poster). If you have never created any content, type "NONE."

Question 4

A client sells accounting software to Chief Financial Officers (CFOs). Which LinkedIn approach is most effective?

A) A funny meme about taxes
B) A 3-page technical specification document
C) A 100-word story about a CFO who saved 10 hours weekly using automation

Explain your choice (max 15 words) *

Question 5

Find ONE software company, IT consultancy, or tech startup based in Medan (not Jakarta, not Bandung). Provide the company name and working website URL. If you cannot locate one, type "UNABLE TO RESEARCH."

Company Name *

Website URL *

Question 6

What makes LinkedIn content most likely to go viral and generate business leads?

A. A strong opening sentence that triggers curiosity or emotion within the first 2 seconds
B. Posting at optimal times based on the target audience's online behavior
C. Using 10+ hashtags to reach the maximum possible audience
D. A consistent posting schedule of 5+ times per week

Select the single most important factor

Question 7

Write the opening sentence (the "hook") for a LinkedIn post by a cybersecurity company warning Indonesian manufacturers about ransomware attacks. Maximum 25 words. Professional tone. No emojis.

0/25 words

I confirm that I am female. I understand this position is open to female applicants only as stated in the minimum requirements.

I certify that I did not use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI writing tool to generate my answers above. I understand that my application will be processed through AI detection software and that if AI usage is detected, I will be disqualified from this and future XpandEast opportunities.

I commit to 40 hours/week for 6 months on-site at the Medan office. I understand this is a paid internship with allowance included, not a remote/freelance position.

I acknowledge that only 2 positions are available and that if selected, I must confirm acceptance within 48 hours or the offer expires.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If you do not hear from us within 7 business days, you were not selected. Due to volume, we do not provide feedback on rejections. Do not message us on WhatsApp or LinkedIn to check your status — doing so will disqualify you.

XpandEast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate on competence, English fluency, and proof of work ethic.

For technical issues with this form only: careers@xpandeast.com

Do not email CVs. Email applications are deleted unread.