Commerce Social Media Marketing & Distribution Intern

Job Description

The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

The New York Post Internship Program offers a dynamic, hands-on experience designed to give interns exposure to real world work within the media and news industry. Our interns are highly valued team members who work on meaningful projects that directly impact our business. Throughout the program, interns participate in career building masterclasses that support their professional growth and have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with peers and key leaders in the company. Build your skills, grow your network, and get an inside look at life behind the headlines.

Are you passionate about e-commerce, sales, and marketing in the digital space? The New York Post is looking for a full-time Commerce Social Media Marketing & Distribution Intern (40 hrs/week) to join our team and gain hands-on experience in e-commerce, brand partnerships, and content distribution. As part of our media company with a dynamic commerce team, you will have the chance to dive deep into the e-commerce world and help with crucial tasks that ensure the success of our business.

Note: This internship is scheduled to run from June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026. Participants are expected to work full time hours and adhere to our on-site work schedule. Open to current juniors and seniors pursuing a BA, MA students, and recent graduates who completed their degree within the past year. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 15th.

What You’ll Do

• Ideate, write, and program push notifications to drive audience engagement and traffic, optimizing timing, messaging, and targeting strategies.
• Develop and execute digital advertising/marketing creatives and campaigns, collaborating with internal stakeholders to align messaging with business objectives.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on performance metrics across campaigns and platforms, providing actionable insights to improve engagement, conversions, and revenue.
• Conduct audience analysis and develop audience snapshots, identifying key demographics, behaviors, and content preferences to inform strategy.
• Format content from syndication partners to ensure brand consistency, accuracy, and performance across platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with our commerce partnerships and editorial interns to execute campaigns and support shared initiatives.
• Contribute occasional written content around key tentpole events, such as Prime Day, aligning with broader editorial and marketing priorities.
• Create engaging social media creatives tailored to platform-specific best practices and audience behavior.
• Research and monitor social media trends, identifying timely opportunities to enhance reach, relevance, and engagement.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in G-Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides) and comfortable with Microsoft Excel
• Social editing tools such as Canva, Capcut, etc.
• A passion for e-commerce, digital sales, social media, marketing, and building relationships with brands
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in learning about the intersection of media, e-commerce, and digital content strategies
  
  

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.

Pay Range: $20/Hr - $20/Hr