Social Media Intern (Newsroom

The New York Post is seeking a Social Media Intern (24 hrs/week) for our Audience Development team for the summer of 2026.

Internship Details: 24 hrs/week, February 2, 2026 - April 10, 2026. Part‑time on‑site schedule. Open to current juniors and seniors pursuing a BA or MA, and recent graduates who completed their degree within the past year.

• Assist in managing and creating content for the New York Post’s social media accounts across Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Tik Tok.
• Engage with our vibrant audience by responding to comments, sharing updates, and sparking conversations.
• Discover and curate viral content to keep our feeds fresh, fun, and trending.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to highlight breaking news, top stories, and exclusive Post content.
• Analyze social media performance to help optimize strategies and increase engagement.

• Passionate, social media‑savvy student or recent grad with experience in a news or newsroom setting.
• Strong communicator with a creative flair who knows how to capture attention with a single post.
• Up‑to‑date on social media trends, viral content, and pop culture, especially in the fast‑paced world of news.
• Team player who can collaborate across departments, with a go‑getter attitude and enthusiasm for learning.
• Previous social media experience is a plus, but a genuine passion for digital content and engagement is key.

Pay: $17 per hour.

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.