The Shade Room · 8 hours ago
Spring 2026 Intern - Social Media
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$18.50/hr - $18.50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringThe Shade Room is a leading digital media brand focused on entertainment, news, and culture. The Social Media Intern will support the Social Content team in creating and developing content that reflects Black culture and engages audiences across major social media platforms.
CelebrityInternetMedia and Entertainment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist with researching trending topics, conversations, and cultural moments relevant to The Shade Room audience
Draft short-form copy, headlines, and captions under guidance from senior editors
Support basic content production tasks including image gathering, asset prep, and packaging content for social platforms
Contribute fresh, creative ideas for engagement, reach, and new social media segments/trends
Participate in creative brainstorms and pitch ideas for exclusive, original, or nostalgia-inspired content
Assist in monitoring commentary and community engagement across TSR’s platforms in a professional and brand-aligned manner
Support the team in tracking competitors and flagging trending topics in real time
Provide production support such as sourcing background information, fact-checking, and research for developing posts or segments
Help organize and update content calendars, trackers, and planning documents
Aid in preparing weekly performance snapshots or insights for the social team
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least 18 years old
Presently enrolled in a college or university, recently graduated, or pursuing new career paths, including those who are not currently enrolled in any academic program
Strong interest in social media, pop culture, and news that centers Black audiences across the diaspora
Basic understanding of Instagram, TikTok, X, and Threads; and familiarity with current digital trends
Creative thinker with fresh ideas for storytelling, engagement, and content formats
Strong writing skills with the ability to adapt to TSR's witty, conversational, and culturally aware tone
Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn production processes
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple team members
Ability to take direction, receive feedback, and grow
Interest in experimenting with new content styles, tools, and formats
Ability to work 24 hours per week
Legal right to work in the US
Must have a working laptop and cellphone with internet connection
Preferred
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, English or a related field preferred but not required
Prior experience with social media content creation, newsrooms, campus media, or student publications is a bonus
Familiarity with tools such as Canva, CapCut, or similar is helpful but not required
Company
The Shade Room
The Shade Room is a media company that offers celebrity and entertainment news on an hourly basis.
Founded in 2014
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Angelica Nwandu
CEO/ Founder
Recent News
2025-05-07
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