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CoinDesk is Recruiting Interns for Summer 2022
Dates: 23 May 2022 to 12 Aug 2022
CoinDesk is an integrated media platform for the next generation of investing, the definitive authority on how cryptocurrencies and digital assets are contributing to the evolution of the global financial system and the future of money. We are the most influential, trusted media platform for a growing global community engaged in the crypto economy and how it’s transforming financial markets, investing, economies and more.
CoinDesk is a fast-growing company with insatiable ambition. Our global presence has grown exponentially through top-quality journalism, events and data, creating a community for millions of users. We’d love for you to join us if you’re willing to take on new challenges and immerse yourself in a world of creative, forward-thinking individuals.
CoinDesk hosts a robust internship program every year, with opportunities to work with our editorial, podcasts, multimedia and social media teams.
If you are interested in a career in publishing, social or broadcast and have a keen interest in crypto we encourage you to apply.
Interns go through a rigorous onboarding newsroom bootcamp to learn the fundamentals of cryptocurrency business, finance and trends, publishing stories under their own bylines. They also have several opportunities to learn about different facets of the newsroom, from lectures and Q&As with senior reporters to immersive rotations between departments.
Depending on the specific department you will be working with, you will learn to:
- Write news stories about cryptocurrency for our markets, business, tech and policy sections.
- Curate content across our platforms.
- Work with show producers and editors to brainstorm, pitch, book and produce editorially sound, visually compelling original video segments for (live or taped programs) and podcasts
- Learn editing/SEO/story development.
- Pitch, create and post social media content.
- Get hands on experience with a multitude of creative applications that help execute a fully functioning media strategy.
- Research, report and write feature articles on some topics.
Please see below for overview of teams that will be taking on interns for Winter/Spring 2022
- Crypto Data Journalism: Embedded with our Layer 2 team — CoinDesk’s features, enterprise reporting and opinion division — the data journalism intern will work with our technology editor and research reporters to help tell stories with data. Familiarity with crypto and on-chain analysis strongly preferred.
- News Reporting: The news intern will report on and write breaking news stories about important crypto news and developments. You’ll write up embargoed stories, attend daily news meetings, participate in educational seminars about the cryptocurrency industry, and attend and cover live and virtual industry events.
- Markets News Coverage, Asia: Based in Singapore, the Asia Markets intern will help produce timely markets coverage, spotting price movements, communicating with the Markets team, and occasionally writing. You’ll also work with our newsletter writers to help produce our Markets newsletters, First Mover and Market Wrap.
- Tech Reporting: The tech reporting intern will help with our coverage of open-source cryptocurrency protocols, ranging from the relatively simple (Bitcoin) to the mind-bogglingly complex (DeFi). You’ll interview software developers, lurk on online forums, monitor on-chain data and translate it all for a broad audience, distilling the importance of newsworthy events into lively, readable prose.
- Global Content: The Global Content intern is the link between international partners and the CoinDesk newsroom, integrating their content with the CoinDesk platform. The intern will liaise directly with CoinDesk licensees and partners, then pitch suitable stories to CoinDesk editors. The intern will also write original articles that give readers insights into trends, people, governments and companies operating in different regions in this industry. They’ll also help with social media and audience development.
What is the meaning of Layer 2?
Layer 2 in the context of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology refers to a secondary framework or protocol that is built on top of an existing blockchain system (the main chain or Layer 1)
The primary purpose of Layer 2 solutions is to solve the scalability and speed issues that many blockchains face, especially those that have become popular and heavily used, like Ethereum
Here are the key aspects of Layer 2 solutions:
- Scalability Enhancement: They help in scaling the main blockchain by handling transactions off the main chain. This reduces the burden on the main chain, allowing for faster and cheaper transactions.
- Types of Layer 2 Solutions: There are various forms of Layer 2 solutions, including state channels, sidechains, plasma chains, and rollups. Each has its own mechanism for interacting with the main chain and handling transactions.
- State Channels: These involve two parties engaging in numerous transactions outside of the main chain, which are then consolidated into a single transaction. This is especially useful for situations where multiple transactions occur between the same parties.
- Sidechains: These are separate blockchains that are connected to the main chain via a two-way peg. They operate independently and can have their own consensus mechanisms but are secured by the main chain.
- Plasma Chains: Plasma chains are similar to sidechains but with a more hierarchical structure. They report back to the main chain regularly and are optimized for mass transaction handling.
- Rollups: Rollups process and store transaction data on a sidechain but post transaction data to the main chain. They come in two varieties: optimistic rollups and zk-rollups, each with its own method of transaction verification.
- Security Considerations: While Layer 2 solutions are generally secure, they can have different security models compared to the main chain. This is an important consideration for users and developers.
- Impact on User Experience: For end-users, Layer 2 solutions can greatly improve the experience by reducing transaction fees and increasing transaction speeds.
- Adoption and Development: Many blockchain projects are actively developing Layer 2 solutions to enhance their networks. This is an ongoing area of innovation in the blockchain space.