Social Media Intern

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Intern Ind Contributor Melville, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Summary of Position

The Social Media intern produces content creation for Tik Tok, Instagram and You Tube, collaborating with the newsroom and NewsdayTV.

Essential Duties & Functions

• The Social Media intern produces content creation for Tik Tok, Instagram and You Tube, collaborating with the newsroom and NewsdayTV.
• Will be expected to help assist in the overall engagement and sourcing across all social platforms with an emphasis on growing our Instagram, You Tube, and Tik Tok pages
• Assisting with social content creation (IG Stories, feed posts, Reels/Tik Toks/Shorts)
• Lives and breathes social media and industry trends/able to adapt to the ever-changing algorithms
• Has video editing experience and can repackage NewsdayTV content with a social-first, vertical strategy
• Knowledge of Instagram feed post creation apps such as Canva, Adobe Express, etc.
• Helps with optimizing videos for Tik Tok and You Tube with keyword research and platform search strategy
• Community engagement with promoting content in Facebook groups, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or aspiring to have one; newsroom experience is a huge plus
• Expert user of Instagram, Tik Tok, You Tube, X and Facebook
• Exceptionally strong headline writing
• Must be an expert on memes and other trending societal norms on social media
• Knows how to engage with a local audience, such as through Facebook Groups, community groups, etc.
• Must be comfortable and articulate on camera in both live and prepared settings
• Sharp writing skills and solid copy-editing skills
• Strong analytical skills to respond to data in real time and help guide our social media strategy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work a flexible and varied schedule
• Reliable transportation to and from various locations across Long Island

Physical Requirements

• Must possess a driver’s license in good standing and a means to travel to various locations throughout Long Island.
• 20 Weeks
• $20 hourly rate
• 20 hours per week

Newsday Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and incumbents are selected, placed, trained, compensated and promoted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability or other classifications protected by applicable law. In addition, Newsday Media Group provides a reasonable accommodation for applicants/incumbents with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation.