Social Media Post Writer: Unpaid Internship

WANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
WE CAN't WAIT.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an unpaid internship. The Social Media Post Writer Intern will receive guidance from our marketing team with over 75 years combined experience. The primary function of the Social Media Post Writer is to write, edit and publish engaging content for various social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn. It's a great opportunity for individuals who want to develop leadership, sales and communication skills in a friendly, fast-paced and highly supportive environment.

Reports to: Zahra Spencer, Marketing

Location: Chicago, Illinois

WHO WE ARE

Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include Micro-fencing, mobile strategy, data analytics, and more.

THIS POSITION WILL ENTAIL:

The length of the internship is 6-9 months with the possibility of an extension based on performance, job requirements, and availability of the selected candidate.

Create and guide content for social media channels — including images, written posts and videos — that drive brand awareness, increase social followers, engagement with our audience and influencers, and generates sales
Plan social content and maintain the content calendar ensuring social media content is regular, relevant and engaging – this includes written content
Coordinate with marketing and design teams to illustrate articles
Optimize social media posts (language, tone, message) based on audience’s behaviors
Respond to questions and comments on our social media pages in a timely and accurate manner
Any other duties as assigned based on company needs and Intern’s strengths/interests

DESIRED SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

Multiple positions are available.

Ability to create, test and evaluate content for social and understand what drives the engagement.
Energetic self-starter, self-motivated with an ability to take initiative in a challenging, fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication, alongside editing
Structured and strategic thinker who can work well in a small team and independently
Problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical skills, reliable and detail-oriented
Passionate about the digital, tech and mobile space
Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet applications with strong concentration on Microsoft Office (or Mac Platform) and social media platforms

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Current or recent enrollment in a Business, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, English, Journalism or related degree program

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Portfolio or sample of completed related projects
Ideally, candidates should have related prior internship/ work experience
Links to personal and/or brand social media handles that you’ve managed
Prior experience with start-ups is a plus
Preferred 6 months work experience in the related field
Availability to attend daily working sessions from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, Monday - Thursday (4 Hours Collaboration and 4 Hours Independent)