Editorial and Social Media Intern

The Spectator
New York, NY
Category Communications
Job Description
Role Overview

The Spectator is looking for an enthusiastic and creatively minded intern to join our growing New York team. As part of the editorial team, you will help turn The Spectator's journalism, podcasts, video, events, and marketing campaigns into engaging content for our social channels.

What You Will Do

Editing short-form video clips, creating social media assets, managing day-to-day content flow, identifying strong quotes and clips, and assisting with events.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You'll have a naturally strong interest in media, journalism, politics, culture, and current affairs, and be comfortable using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro. You'll also have a good understanding of major social platforms and an instinct for what will grab attention.

Requirements

  • Enthusiastic and creatively minded
  • Existing familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (mainly Photoshop and Premiere Pro)
  • Comfortable with the basics of Adobe Creative Suite
  • Ability to work relatively independently within existing templates and guidance
  • Good understanding of major social platforms
  • Instinct for what will grab attention
  • Ability to write clean, concise copy fit for social media
  • Organized, reliable, and comfortable in juggling several small tasks at once
  • Comfortable working in a fast-moving editorial environment

Benefits

  • Paid internship at $17 per hour
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time role following successful completion of the internship
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