Social Media Intern

POSITION SUMMARY: In this role, InDependent’s Social Media Intern will have the opportunity to contribute to our organization’s social media presence while receiving real-world experience, professional development, and various support benefits. This position will report to the Storytelling & Marketing Chair.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and scheduling social media content across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop engaging and creative social media campaigns that align with organization’s goals and target audience.
• Monitor social media trends, conversations, and relevant hashtags to identify opportunities for engagement and content creation.
• Use tools such as Canva to create visually appealing graphics, videos, and other multimedia content to enhance social media posts.
• Conduct research on industry best practices and competitor analysis to optimize social media strategies and identify new opportunities.
• Identify influencers and social media accounts for partnerships, and support chair with collaborations.
• Track and analyze social media metrics to evaluate the performance of campaigns and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging social media platforms, tools, and trends, and propose innovative ideas to enhance social media presence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support marketing initiatives, events, and campaigns as needed.
  
  

TIME REQUIRED: 5-10 hours per week

Qualifications & Special Skills

Skills should include, but are not limited to:

• Recent college graduate or current student pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Interest in mental health & well-being and making a positive impact on the military community.
• Active social media user on Instagram and/or Facebook.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft engaging social media content.
• Creative mindset with an eye for aesthetics and design.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and multitask effectively.
• Detail-oriented and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual team environment.
• Availability to dedicate a set number of hours per week to fulfill the responsibilities of the internship.
  
  

Additional Bonus Skills, a Plus

• Previous social media campaign experience.
• Familiarity with social media management tools (e.g., Meta, etc.) and graphic design software (e.g., Canva).
• Familiarity with software platforms, such as: Google Suite or Microsoft Office Suite, Asana, Slack, or similar.
• Experience working with remote teams.
  
  

Benefits

• Real-world experience in social media marketing, contributing to the professional growth and skill development of the intern.
• Opportunity to positively impact the military community through engaging and meaningful social media campaigns.
• Internship Letter Certificate for credit, validating the intern’s participation and achievement during the internship period.
• Resume assistance, including guidance on showcasing the intern’s social media experience and accomplishments effectively.
• Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship, acknowledging the intern’s contributions and skills.