What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Intern position at Turning Point Action?
Turning Point Action is a 501(c)(4) organization founded in 2019 by Charlie Kirk. The organization’s mission is to embolden the conservative base through grassroots activism and provide voters with the necessary resources to elect true conservative leaders. Turning Point Action has emerged as the country’s leading grassroots organization, giving individuals the opportunity and platform to run for office at the local level, providing voters with critical information surrounding their district’s candidates and elections, allowing them unparalleled access to some of the most impactful figures in the movement. Turning Point Action is on a mission to save America, one precinct at a time.
Job Description: Turning Point Action is seeking a creative, driven, and culturally in-tune Social Media Intern to assist with content efforts related to voter registration and outreach. Responsibilities include completing tasks assigned by respective leadership such as staying on top of the latest social trends, meme formats, and platform updates to keep our content fresh and relevant. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment and is passionate about engaging voters through innovative social media strategies.
*This is a paid internship
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Track content across multiple platforms — especially Instagram, X (Twitter), and TikTok — with a focus on voter registration and mobilization
- Complete duties assigned by Social Media team
- Stay current with social media trends, algorithms, to improve engagement and platform growth.
- Keep track of how our posts are doing
- Work cooperatively with other team members
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to work in the office at our Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Familiarity with social media content creation and analytics
- Strong understanding of what performs well on Instagram, TikTok, and X — including video editing, meme culture, and trend adaptation.
“WOW” SKILLS:
- Experience with grassroots organizing, voter outreach, or political event coordination.
- Extensive knowledge of party politics, election cycles, and the broader conservative political landscape.
- Comfortable navigating fast-paced, campaign-style work environments with shifting priorities.
- This will be a paid internship
All applicants will be subject to a background check and would be required to sign an NDA for employment.
Salary : $17 - $19