Empire Mock Trial seeks creative individuals, ideally with a mock trial background, to develop engaging content for our social media networks: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The individuals will work with Empire’s Leadership Team to ensure that the organization maintains a strong online voice and brand that is consistent with our marketing goals.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit engaging posts for social media posts;
• Work with Leadership to schedule posts to be published through third party software; 
• Optimize social media posts (language, tone, message) based on our target audience’s behaviors;
• Design clever social media campaigns, especially those that can be used across Empire’s Instagram story and TikTok platforms; 
• Collaborate with Branding Director to select appealing images and videos to complement text;
• Respond to questions and comments on our social media pages in a timely and accurate manner;
• Review social media insights (traffic, engagement, shares, conversion rates).

Ideal Candidate

• An Empire alumnus or alumna (though not a requirement);
• Passionate about Empire’s mission;
• Active on social media—familiar with how to use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok;
• A creative writer; 
• Available for 3-5 hours per week;
• Independent, self sufficient and self motivated­­, who can be trusted to produce content on a weekly basis;
• Canva experience a plus!

Perks

• Receive public service or academic credit (if your university permits); 
• Preference on competition in which to Blue Shirt;
• 20% off at Shop Empire.

Please note that this is not a paid position, though internships do have the possibility to turn into paid positions in the future.

Application

• Respond to a series of questions, relating to your mock trial and social media experience;
• You may upload a resume and/or a cover letter, but neither is required;
• Provide the name, email address, and phone number of one reference - could be a former mock trial coach or former employer.