Team Kentucky Internship Program - Tourism, Arts, & Heritage - Social Media

State of Kentucky•Frankfort, KY

73d•$16 - $19

About The Position

About Team Kentucky Internship Program: The Team Kentucky Internship Program brings talented and motivated college students into the world of public service. The program provides meaningful and relevant work experience, professional development activities, and offers interns networking opportunities with other interns across the Commonwealth, all while working alongside program and field professionals, state government leaders. The Team Kentucky Internship Program is a prestigious and competitive program; therefore, interested applicants must complete an online application and be vetted through an interview process. Those selected for the program will perform valuable work in our state agencies. To be considered for a position in the Team Kentucky Internship Program, applicant must: Be enrolled at an accredited Kentucky post-secondary school or other educational institution approved by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. Be in good standing with the school with at least a 2.5 grade point average at hire. Graduating high school seniors enrolled in college courses with a 2.5 GPA may also qualify and apply to participate in the program. Candidates must be 18 years of age by May 15, 2026. Interested applicants must upload their unofficial transcript when applying to TKIP positions. Program Requirements - Attend TKIP Orientation Attend at least 1 Professional Development Day Attend at least 1 Agency Tour Complete 300 working hours throughout the program Submit the final project Attend TKIP Reception About the Cabinet for Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet (TAH)- Tourism, the arts, and Kentucky heritage are the focus of our cabinet. Tourism development includes new attractions, new accommodations, expansion of existing tourism venues, convention/conference marketing, and sports venues. We encourage and provide support in market development for our artists, historic downtown redevelopment, equine headquarter expansion, expanding recreation opportunities, attracting international trade shows or sporting events, and expanding museums and special exhibits. All these activities contribute to Kentucky's economic success. A Day in the Life - Social Media Coordinator/Social Media Specialist/Digital Media Coordinator TAH Communications seeks a motivated professional responsible for developing and executing social media strategies. The candidate must create engaging content, know various social media platforms, and utilize analytics to drive engagement.

Requirements

Proven working experience in social media marketing.
Consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation and communication skills.
Proficiency in creating engaging content for Facebook and Instagram Reels and Stories.
Excellent knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Familiarity with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Up-to-date with the latest social media trends and best practices.
Experience in developing and implementing social media strategies.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
Create and curate engaging content for various social media platforms.
Monitor and analyze social media performance using analytics tools.
Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends and best practices.
Interact with followers and respond to comments and messages in a timely manner.
Collaborate with the cabinet agencies' communications and marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
Generating, editing and publishing daily content.
Develop and coordinate social media campaigns.

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