Social Media Intern Job Description Samples
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Social Media Intern Job Description Sample 1:
Social Media Interns must have a true passion for social media, technology, trends and innovation in the digital and social space and they must have remarkable writing skills.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Campaign Development: assist team with initial setup of social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flicker, and other social media platforms), coordinating creative executions for landing pages, default graphics, and other elements within the communities.
• Community Management: assist social media coordinators with day-to-day community management, fan engagement, page and content moderation, and general outreach.
• Content Monitoring and Seeding: assist in monitoring key online conversations and events to make sure brands are participating effectively and are being well-represented. Seeding approved content and editorial pieces to key influencers and other identified sites and blogs.
• Research: assist with basic research as needed in order to engage the community and to investigate any trending activities within the community.
• Analysis: taking data from research and performance analytics and being able to help create reports for our clients that draw conclusions on performance and providing recommendations for campaign optimization.
• Ideation: being involved with team concepting to help craft Social Media campaigns and promotions.
SKILLS REQUIRED
• Talented writer with ability to write succinct, intelligent, creative and fun copy.
• Must have exceptional traditional writing and grammatical skills and a flair for communicating in all social media channels.
• Obsessive attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and switch gears and mind-set frequently and rapidly to capitalize on traffic opportunities.
• Working knowledge of and experience with online netowrks (including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Tumblr, MySpace etc.)
• Advanced level skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and ability to learn other computer software programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree advertising, communications, marketing, new media or public relations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent computer skills; ability to work independently and efficiently on concurrent projects; ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal staff and outside clients, partners and vendors is required. An understanding of the social media universe including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Wikis, blogs, etc. is a MUST.
