Editorial and Social Media Intern

Responsibilities

• Editing short-form video clips from our Americano show, interviews and events for Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube
• Creating social media assets using Photoshop and existing templates
• Helping manage day-to-day flow of content across The Spectator US’s social channels
• Identifying strong quotes, moments and clips of the Americano show that are more likely to perform well online
• Supporting the promotion of articles from the US edition of The Spectator magazine, our Spectator newsletters and other ongoing editorial projects
• Assisting with events at our New York office, including promotion, guest preparation and some practical support on the day
• Providing occasional editorial assistance and research
• Helping keep creative assets, files and social content organized
• Pitching ideas for new social content and format
• Generally lending a hand across the New York operation: this is a small team and the role will suit someone happy to get involved in several projects

Requirements

• Have a naturally strong interest in media, journalism, politics, culture and current affairs
• Be comfortable using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro (or an equivalent video-editing software)
• Have a good understanding of major social platforms and what makes content perform better for each of them
• Have a great visual eye and an instinct for what will grab attention, while retaining and protecting The Spectator’s tone and brand
• Be able to write clean, concise copy fit for social media
• Be organized, reliable and comfortable in juggling several small tasks at once
• Be comfortable working in a fast-moving editorial environment

Preferred

• Adobe Illustrator, After Effects or InDesign
• Video production, filming or photography
• Social media analytics
• Canva or other digital design tools
• Content Management Systems or newsletter platforms
• Previous experience at a student newspaper, magazine, podcast, publication or social media account

Benefits

• Paid internship at $17 per hour, in accordance with New York City’s minimum wage requirements.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time role following successful completion of the internship, based on performance and business needs.