Social Media Intern

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with social media management and support content production, including video, memes, photography, and drafting captions and scripts.
• Pitch ideas for NYC Votes social media calendar and schedule posts across platforms.
• Research and fact-check content concepts, collaborators, and trends on platforms like Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, and Snapchat.
• Support social media data analysis, compile analytics, and review monthly and quarterly social media recaps.
• Conduct social media audits, monitor voter questions, and support community management and social listening efforts.
• Research opportunities for NYC Votes engagement and track relevant keywords across social media platforms.

Requirements

• Knowledge of major social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat, X/Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) and their formats, audiences, and trends.
• Strong copywriting and content creation skills, including video editing, meme creation, and photography.
• Research skills for trend analysis, collaborator identification, and voter behavior insights.
• Data tracking and reporting skills, including analytics compilation and recaps.
• Ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, and support a fast-paced digital team.
• Basic understanding of social media analytics and fact-checking methods.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with civic engagement, elections, and accessible voter communication.
• Native speaker of Spanish, Korean, Bangla, or Chinese.
• Creativity and willingness to experiment with new storytelling formats.
• Openness to feedback and eagerness to learn.
• Comfort with being featured in content (on-camera presence).

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree with at least twelve-semester credits in relevant fields and one year of full-time experience, or a high school diploma with five years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent education and experience are also acceptable.

Benefits & Perks

• Generous medical benefits (including dental and vision), retirement, tuition reimbursement, and ancillary benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule, career development opportunities, leadership training, wellness programs.
• Potential eligibility for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs.