Newsday Media Group · 7 hours ago
Social Media Intern
Melville, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $20/hrNewsday Media Group is seeking a Social Media intern to produce content for various platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and X. The intern will assist in engagement and sourcing across social platforms, with a focus on growing the company's presence on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
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Responsibilities
Will be expected to help assist in the overall engagement and sourcing across all social platforms with an emphasis on growing our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok pages
Must be proficient in content creation and video editing for a social-first, vertical video strategy to post on Reels, TikTok, and Shorts
Must be proficient in editing apps such as Canva, Adobe Express, Capcut, etc
Helps with optimizing videos for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube with keyword research and platform search strategy
Lives and breathes social media and industry trends/able to adapt to the ever-changing algorithms
Community engagement with promoting content in Facebook groups, etc
Must be comfortable being on camera and going out in the field for content creation
Qualification
Required
Must be proficient in content creation and video editing for a social-first, vertical video strategy to post on Reels, TikTok, and Shorts
Must be proficient in editing apps such as Canva, Adobe Express, Capcut, etc
Must be comfortable being on camera and going out in the field for content creation
Bachelor's degree in relevant field or aspiring to have one; newsroom experience is a huge plus
Expert user of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X and Facebook
Exceptionally strong headline writing
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
Must possess a driver's license in good standing and a means to travel to various locations throughout Long Island
Preferred
Lives and breathes social media and industry trends/able to adapt to the ever-changing algorithms
Knows how to engage with a local audience, such as through Facebook Groups, community groups, etc
Company
Newsday Media Group
Newsday Media Group (NMG) is one of the nation’s most dynamic media organizations, serving Long Island and New York City through its portfolio of mobile and digital products, print publications and live events.
Founded in 1940
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.38MKey Investors
Meta Journalism Project
2023-02-27Grant· $0.38M
2008-07-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Matthew Catania
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Cutrone
COO Chief of Operations
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