Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation and optimization of content for Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, TikTok, and other platforms, including writing caption copy, creating graphics, and editing videos.
• Brainstorm and pitch ideas for social-first content and execute on them with the team
• Edit quick-turnaround social videos
• Track breaking news and trending topics
• Monitor performance and analytics across social channels
• Capture photos and videos at shoots and events as needed

Requirements

• We are looking for interns who have at least one prior internship in a professional newsroom or on a social or marketing team and come with strong recommendations from references familiar with their skills.
• Proven ability to write quickly, cleanly, and accurately under deadline pressure
• Demonstrated ability to monitor social media and other news outlets, making the most out of available technology to find stories that will resonate with our audience
• Experience using Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms
• Experience creating videos for social media
• Excellent verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to learn and take constructive feedback
• Knowledge of AP style
• Willingness to work at least one weekend day and/or night shifts as required
• Enthusiasm for bringing fresh ideas to the way we cover news, making the best of emerging technologies, and experimenting with new ways we can attract a larger audience, in keeping with the spirit of The Standard’s innovative newsroom
• A sense of humor and passion for all things social