Social Media Intern for JAM Media

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Social Media Intern

JAM Media | Outer Banks, NC currently features 4 stations – Beach 104 (WCXL), Water Country 94.5 (WCMS), News Talk 92.3 (WZPR-FM), and 99.1 The Sound (WVOD) and an online newspaper – The Outer Banks Voice.  Our cluster of radio stations and newspaper reach thousands of listeners on a daily basis.  We are looking for a talented and dynamic Social Media Intern (SMI) who thrives in a fast-paced working environment. This is a great opportunity for a Mass Communications or Marketing major who is looking to gain some experience in media and marketing.

 

The SMI is a highly motivated, creative individual with experience and a passion for connecting with fans through social media and growing all social media platforms. The SMI should have an understanding of social media in relation to the broader traditional broadcast media mix.

 

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in Mass Communications or Marketing
  • Experience maintaining social media platforms and knowledge of social media best practices
  • Can pare down long-form news articles and sum them up into punchy short blurbs
  • A strategic, results-oriented mindset geared toward building exciting social media campaigns and framing our reporting
  • Solid written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of multiple social platforms is a plus, especially Instagram, Facebook & Twitter

 

Responsibilities

  • Manage, optimize, and grow JAM Media’s social media presence on all relevant platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn etc.)
  • Stay up-to-date on and respond to current events in the news and politics
  • Assist the digital journalism team in understanding stories and help to formulate the best ways to promote them
  • Expand your knowledge of journalism, marketing, and social media
  • Interact with successful, thoughtful, interesting people
  • Make a difference in the world of journalism and beyond

 

Benefits

  • Practical experience with website launch and social media campaigns
  • Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with experienced, knowledgeable professionals
  • Opportunity to participate in company meetings
  • Flexible schedule for students and work remotely, working up to 20 hours a month
  • Compensation available

 

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to jobs@jammediallc.com

 

EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS