SpinMedia – New York, NY
Internship
POSITION TITLE:
Social Media Intern
DEPARTMENT:
Business Intelligence/Editorial
LOCATION:
NY
TIME COMMITMENT:
3-4 days per week (25+ hours per week)
COMPANY OVERVIEW
SpinMedia is defining digital culture; publishing more than 40 leading brands whose original voices define their categories. SpinMedia reaches one in four millennials in the U.S. monthly through its portfolio of award-winning and influential brands including: SPIN, Celebuzz, Stereogum, Videogum, Buzznet, TheSuperficial, Idolator, PureVolume, Hype Machine, AbsolutePunk, What Would Tyler Durden Do?, SocialiteLife, Go Fug Yourself, Just Jared, Pink is the New Blog, Gorilla vs. Bear, RCRD LBL, TheFrisky!, Concrete Loop, Brooklyn Vegan and Punknews. As measured by comScore, SpinMedia is the largest digital publisher of entertainment news and the fourth largest digital publisher of original music content in the U.S. SpinMedia draws on original editorial content, deep audience engagement, and knowledge of the young adult audience to provide customized, innovative marketing and advertising solutions across its branded properties.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following information:
- Help manage our social media properties including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Google+ and Vine
- Assist in the production of contests/promotions and prize fulfillment
- Work with our Social Media Managers to build buzz around social and community-driven campaigns
- Monitor and track performance of social media and community campaigns
- Shadow with various internal teams (Branded Entertainment, Product, Design, Research and Editorial)
REQUIREMENTS
o General interest in pop culture
o Active on Twitter and Tumblr
o Major/minor in marketing or journalism preferred
o Professional/technical skills: Social media experience
We are seeking intelligent, creative, driven and detail-orientated individuals with excellent communication & interpersonal skills and a deep love of social media and all things pop culture who have a strong desire to learn in a dynamic & fun environment. An interest or major/minor in marketing or journalism and an active social media presence are essential, as are knowledge and expertise in social media platforms, Photoshop and WordPress.
INTERN(S) MUST RECEIVE ACADEMIC CREDIT TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SpinMedia’s INTERNSHIP PROGRAM.
HOW TO APPLY
o Application materials: resume, cover letter, twitter handle
SpinMedia