What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media & Content Intern (Job ID 3564511) position at Blast Talent?
SOFX Inc., a media-based information technology company and parent to the SOFX family of companies, is currently seeking a Social Media Intern to support day-to-day social media activities, including posting content, monitoring engagement, and assisting with basic digital tasks.
SOFX produces daily conflict and security intelligence while connecting organizations with a highly influential audience across the defense, national security, and technology sectors. We are a small, fast-moving team looking for someone who can reliably help maintain an active and engaging social media presence.
The Company
- The overall mission of SOFX, Inc. is to provide information and connectivity to professionals across the special operations, defense, and national security communities.
- SOFX publishes The SOFX Report, a widely read daily briefing covering global conflict, security, geopolitics, and emerging defense technologies. Through this media platform and its professional network, SOFX connects organizations with decision-makers and professionals across the defense, aerospace, national security, technology, and government contracting sectors.
- Companies partner with SOFX to reach this audience through newsletter sponsorships, advertising placements, digital media partnerships, and strategic visibility within the SOFX ecosystem.
The Compensation
- $7.25 per hour base compensation
The Location & Schedule
- Paid internship position working approximately 40 hours per month
- Hybrid or remote work arrangement after initial onboarding
The Role
- Assist with posting content across social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
- Monitor comments, messages, and basic engagement on social media channels.
- Help format and schedule posts using simple tools or platforms.
- Support the team with basic content updates and edits.
- Maintain consistent posting and activity across channels.
- Perform other simple tasks as assigned by the team.
The Background Profile
- Current college student with a strong interest or area of study in social media, marketing, communications or related field
- Experience with social media platforms and ability to create and engage an audience
- Familiarity or strong interest in military culture, terminology, and tone with background or exposure to military or special operations communities strongly preferred
- Ability to match tone and voice for a defense and national security audience
- Strong written communication skills, especially for short-form content
- Ability to follow instructions and maintain consistency in posting and messaging
- Working knowledge of basic social media and scheduling tools
- Candidates must reside in a HUBZone-designated area to support SOFX’s federal HUBZone program eligibility requirements
The Ideal Candidate
- Reliable and consistent with completing assigned tasks
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
- Basic writing and proofreading skills
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