Egyptian Streets is always looking for passionate and driven individuals to join the Egyptian Streets team in a number of capacities. Available positions (if any) are set out below, along with instructions on how to apply to each role. Please read all instructions carefully before applying – if any information is missing, we may not be able to proceed with your application.
We will review all applications on a rolling basis. The job positions below will remain available for as long as this post remains visible.
Please note Egyptian Streets does not have a physical office presence. You must be comfortable with working online and remotely. Meetings with other team members are held regularly at various locations in Cairo.
If you have any questions about any of the positions below or the hiring process, please email [email protected] with the subject title “Question About Vacancy”.
We are currently not hiring any roles other than the below: Social Media Intern and Head of Partnerships & Revenue.
Social Media Internship – Summer 2026
Remote | Part-time or full-time
Egyptian Streets is looking for a creative, curious and highly motivated Social Media Intern to join our team for an 8-week summer internship.
This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with one of Egypt’s leading independent English-language media platforms, working across social media content, community engagement, audience growth, and digital storytelling.
The internship is unpaid, but approved expenses will be covered. Both part-time and full-time options are available.
Applications are open until 14 June 2026.
About the Role
As a Social Media Intern, you will support Egyptian Streets’ editorial and social media teams in creating, publishing and developing content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and other relevant channels.
You will help bring Egyptian Streets stories to wider audiences, experiment with formats, monitor trends, and contribute ideas that reflect Egypt’s culture, society, people and current affairs.
Responsibilities
The intern may assist with:
- Creating and scheduling social media posts, captions, reels, stories and carousels.
- Accompanying the team on occasional trips within Cairo and across Egypt to film and produce original content, including reels, interviews, and documentary-style videos.
- Supporting the team with short-form video ideas, scripts, edits and social-first storytelling.
- Identifying social media trends relevant to Egypt, the region, culture, travel, food, society and news.
- Helping adapt Egyptian Streets articles into engaging social content.
- Assisting with community engagement, including monitoring comments, messages and audience reactions.
- Researching content ideas, relevant hashtags, audience behaviour and competitor activity.
- Supporting social media reporting, including tracking engagement, reach and performance.
- Joining team brainstorming sessions and contributing fresh ideas for campaigns and regular content series.
- Attending occasional in-person meetings, shoots or events in Cairo when required.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about Egypt, storytelling, culture, media and digital communities.
- Comfortable using Instagram, TikTok and other major social platforms.
- A strong writer with good English-language skills.
- Creative, organised and willing to learn.
- Aware of social media trends and what makes content engaging.
- Able to work independently in a remote setting.
- Interested in journalism, media, communications, marketing, content creation or related fields.
- Basic video editing, Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite or similar skills are a plus, but not required.
Internship Details
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Location: Remote, with occasional in-person meetings in Cairo
- Commitment: Part-time and full-time options available
- Compensation: Unpaid internship, with approved expenses covered
- Start date: Summer 2026, exact dates to be agreed
- Equipment: Applicants should have access to their own laptop and a reliable internet connection
What You Will Gain
- Practical experience working with a fast-paced independent media platform.
- Exposure to social media strategy, digital publishing and audience development.
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and see your work published across Egyptian Streets’ platforms.\
- Experience working with editors, writers and content creators.
- A certificate or letter of completion, subject to satisfactory completion of the internship.
How to Apply
Applicants should send the following by 14 June 2026:
- A short PDF/word document explaining why they would like to intern with Egyptian Streets.
- A CV or brief summary of relevant experience.
- Links to any social media pages, videos, writing samples, designs, portfolios or content they have created, if available.
- Three sample social media post ideas for Egyptian Streets. These can be reel ideas, carousel concepts, caption ideas, TikTok scripts or campaign ideas.
- Their preferred internship format: part-time or full-time.
- Their general availability over the summer.
- Applications must be sent to: [email protected]
- Subject line: Social Media Internship Application – [Your Name]
Additional Note
This internship is intended to provide practical learning experience in digital media, social media and audience engagement. Egyptian Streets welcomes applications from students, recent graduates and early-career applicants interested in media, journalism, communications, marketing or content creation.
Head of Partnerships & Revenue
Commission-Based | Remote | Flexible
Egyptian Streets is seeking a commercially driven Head of Partnerships & Revenue to lead advertising, sponsorship and strategic partnership growth across Egyptian Streets and Saudi Streets.
This is a commission-based, performance-led role suited to an independent operator who thrives on closing deals and building long-term brand relationships.
We are not seeking a traditional employee. We are seeking a revenue partner.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for driving revenue growth through advertising, sponsorships and strategic brand partnerships.
This includes:
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Securing paid sponsorships across website and newsletters
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Structuring branded content packages
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Developing long-term retainer partnerships
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Selling newsletter sponsorship placements
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Building a strong outbound pipeline
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Identifying new monetisation opportunities
You will work directly with the founder and editorial team to align commercial strategy with brand integrity.
What We Are Looking For
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Proven experience in media sales, partnerships or advertising in Egypt
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Strong outbound sales and business development capability
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Existing brand or agency relationships in Egypt or GCC is a plus
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Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
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Entrepreneurial mindset with strong closing mindset
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Results-oriented and commercially driven
- Excellent English and Arabic writing, speaking and presentation skills
Compensation Structure
This is a commission-based role designed to align earnings directly with performance.
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Competitive commission on all new revenue secured
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Ongoing commission on renewals you originate
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Performance-based upside tied to revenue milestones
This structure offers significant earning potential for the right individual.
Exact commission terms will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
Engagement Structure
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Independent contractor arrangement
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Remote and flexible
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Initial 6-month mandate with clear performance targets
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Opportunity to grow into a longer-term leadership position as revenue scales
Why Join
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Established and respected independent media brand
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Expansion into the Saudi market
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Direct collaboration with founder and leadership
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Real autonomy and influence over commercial growth
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Performance-based upside with no artificial ceiling
To Apply
Please send an email to [email protected] containing your CV and a cover note outlining:
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Your experience in media sales or partnerships
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Your approach to monetising an independent digital media platform
- An overview of your thoughts on Egyptian Streets’ potential
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Examples of revenue targets you have achieved