Social Media Intern
About The Position
The Social Media intern produces content creation for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, collaborating with the newsroom and NewsdayTV. The intern will be expected to help assist in the overall engagement and sourcing across all social platforms with an emphasis on growing our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok pages. This role involves assisting with social content creation (IG Stories, feed posts, Reels/TikToks/Shorts), adapting to industry trends and algorithms, and repackaging content with a social-first, vertical strategy. The intern will also help with optimizing videos for TikTok and YouTube, community engagement, and promoting content in various groups.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or aspiring to have one; newsroom experience is a huge plus.
- Expert user of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X and Facebook.
- Exceptionally strong headline writing.
- Must be an expert on memes and other trending societal norms on social media.
- Knows how to engage with a local audience, such as through Facebook Groups, community groups, etc.
- Must be comfortable and articulate on camera in both live and prepared settings.
- Sharp writing skills and solid copy-editing skills.
- Strong analytical skills to respond to data in real time and help guide our social media strategy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work a flexible and varied schedule.
- Reliable transportation to and from various locations across Long Island.
- Must possess a driver’s license in good standing and a means to travel to various locations throughout Long Island.
Nice To Haves
- Newsroom experience is a huge plus.
- Has video editing experience.
- Knowledge of Instagram feed post creation apps such as Canva, Adobe Express, etc.
Responsibilities
- Produces content creation for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, collaborating with the newsroom and NewsdayTV.
- Assists in overall engagement and sourcing across all social platforms with an emphasis on growing Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok pages.
- Assists with social content creation (IG Stories, feed posts, Reels/TikToks/Shorts).
- Adapts to social media and industry trends and algorithms.
- Repackages NewsdayTV content with a social-first, vertical strategy.
- Helps with optimizing videos for TikTok and YouTube with keyword research and platform search strategy.
- Community engagement with promoting content in Facebook groups, etc.
Benefits
- 20 Weeks
- $20 hourly rate
- 20 hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
