Position Information:

• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Location: Any of Marketplace’s offices in LA, NY, DC or remote (anywhere within the U.S.A.)
• Start Date: June 7, 2021 – December 17, 2021
• Compensation: $15.00/hour

Intern, Social Marketing - Marketplace:

Our newsroom is seeking an individual who has an active interest in journalism and social marketing. We are seeking a creative and data driven intern to provide support to the social team. Are YOU that person? If so, you will have an opportunity to work alongside social producers with a focus on finding engaging ways to tell stories across platforms. You will learn how to strengthen skills in writing, content creation, analytics, video, design and marketing.   

Key Learning Goals:

This would be a great role for someone interested in the intersection of editorial and social marketing.

• The culture and business of a nonprofit media organization
• Insight into the journalism industry and Marketplace’s properties. The social team touches everything from On-Demand, Shows, Digital, Giving, Brand, etc.
• Develop campaigns and posts that drive connection to our brand and help further our mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country
• How to look at data responsibly and draw actionable insights from them
• Tangible experience in social marketing for a journalism organization

Responsibilities:

• Help create engaging posts to grow Marketplace’s social footprint
• Work with team members to bring strategies to life through clear, mobile-first and creative presentations
• Monitor conversations across platforms
• Assist in ideation, social content planning, scheduling
• Help aggerate social data to gain insights into analytics that drive traffic and engagement
• Conduct research on key industry trends and competitive insights
• Source photo and video and music stock footage as it pertains to projects
• Research story ideas; help storyboard ideas; contribute to scripts as needed

Benefits:

• Partial subsidy for onsite parking or public transportation
• Eligible to accrue sick time off
• Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA

Programming:

• Participate in robust on-boarding experience
• Professional development: on-the-job training, intercultural development assessment, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
• Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled Senior in an undergraduate or Master’s program OR have earned a degree within the last 12 months
• Strong working knowledge with social media platforms
• Working knowledge of Photoshop is a must
• Self-starter with an interest in journalism and how economic news intersects with people’s lives
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively
• A team player who is accountable, proactive, and solution-oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework or experience in journalism
• Graphic design experience
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects and Illustrator

Next Step in the Application:

In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following:

• What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field?
• Where do you see yourself professionally in five-years and how will this role help you achieve that goal?