Social Media Intern

Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule, and post engaging content across ASME’s social platforms including but may not be limited to: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
• Write compelling copy that communicates ASME’s mission in an accessible and engaging way.
• Create on-brand and visually appealing multimedia content such as videos and graphics to accompany social media copy.
• Collaborate with video and content teams to produce multimedia content.
• Monitor posts, conversations, respond to comments and messages, and foster positive engagement across all ASME-owned platforms.
• Identify and engage with students, partners, and members of the engineering community.
• Assist in planning and executing social media campaigns to support ASME’s strategic initiatives, including events, publications, advocacy, and student engagement.
• Support live event coverage, including conferences, webinars, and competitions.

Requirements

• enrolled in an accredited college or university working toward a degree (Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s) in engineering, communications, marketing, journalism, media, or a related discipline.
• Position requires working knowledge of social media, digital content, and online culture
• proficiency in all Microsoft Office Applications
• Verbal and written communication skills and a professional demeanor
• Analytical skills with a solution-oriented, streamlined approach
• Organizational skills, detail orientation and ability to prioritize tasks despite competing priorities
• Ability to work well independently or collaboratively as part of a team
• Familiarity with major social platforms and best practices
• Comfortable engaging with audiences in a professional and brand-safe manner
• A portfolio showcasing your experience creating engaging social content is also requested.

Preferred

• Knowledge of social media or design tools (e.g., Canva, Sprout, or similar) is a plus