Social Media Marketing Internship - Summer 2024

About the Company

Alkemy X is a global, award-winning creative partner for the biggest names in film, television, agencies and brands. Since 1981, Alkemy X has been a leader in a continuously evolving industry, entrusted with billions of dollars in budgets, with a proven track record of exceeding expectations with precision, innovation and excellence. The international Alkemy X team has earned countless honors and awards for its work in visual effects, production, editorial, design and creative development, while constantly looking toward the future of creativity. To learn more about our work, visit our website at alkemy-x.com.

Role Description

We are seeking an intern in our Marketing Department. Our internship program is designed to offer a hands-on learning experience that allows each intern to enrich their experience in their field of study, by engaging in industry-based learning and program-specific assignments.

Regular Tasks:

• Assist with drafting both written and visual content for Alkemy X’s social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, website and newsletters)
• Brainstorm new ideas for social media content or campaigns 
• Research social media strategies, social media trends, and marketing opportunities 
• Assist with recording social media analytics and community managing our platforms 

This program is designed to offer educational opportunities that may include team building exercises, critical thinking and possible networking opportunities. We welcome and value the collaborative aspect of this industry and endeavor to create a space where ideas, thoughts and questions are open to respectful expression. As feedback is also integral to the learning process, assessment and evaluation occur on a rolling basis based on the assignments that are given.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate possesses a working knowledge of social media platforms, tools, and trends. The candidate should have strong communication and writing skills, be detail-oriented, as well as have an interest and understanding of social media content creation (content calendars, social media writing, graphic design) and social media analytics and reporting.

Additionally, you must be:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, or a related field 
• Available at least 2 days a week (Monday/Wednesday is preferred) 
• Able to participate in the program in person at the Philadelphia office once a week
• Eligible to receive college credit from your college or university for your internship hours 

Current knowledge of advertising, broadcast, film or commercial work is beneficial but not required. 

Knowledge of the following is also preferred but not necessary:

• Basic video editing skills (Capcut or Premiere)

• Basic graphic design skills (Canva or Adobe) 

Environment and Location

This position is hybrid; split between remote and in person time on-site at our Philadelphia office located at 6th and Walnut streets. 

This opportunity will only be compensated with collegiate credit. Based on individual program requirements, it is expected that the candidate fulfills at least 10 hours per week during the duration of the semester offered by their school. Any additional time would be at-will and discussed with our program director.

This position involves sitting, moving about an office space, and regularly using computer technology. Participants will frequently use one or two hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and may repeat the same movements throughout the course of the day. Participants will engage with details of objects that are less than a few feet away, and see differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Supplemental application materials such as cover letters or portfolios may be sent to orotondo@alkemy-x.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Alkemy X is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits unlawful discrimination against all employees, contractors, and applicants on the basis of any individual's membership in any Protected Class. It is the policy of Alkemy X to maintain a workplace environment that encourages mutual respect, promotes respectful and congenial relationships among employees, independent contractors, and clients, and prohibits all forms of unlawful discrimination, including sexual harassment of any employee, contractor, intern, or applicant for employment.