Social Media Intern, ThirdCoast Digest
OVERVIEW
ThirdCoast Digest, Milwaukee’s online portal for arts, culture, news, events, and community, is now accepting applications for a social media internship for fall 2012. Get hands-on experience in the rapidly changing landscape of online publishing and journalism at a dynamic and growing web venture.
DESCRIPTION
Social media interns are asked to work a minimum of 10 hours a week at TCD, both in the office and remotely, for 10-12 weeks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Drafting posts for Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms
- Posting live updates from events
- Researching new social media strategies
- Assisting with and managing giveaways
- Working with TCD’s team of interns to edit and promote TCD’s Events Calendar
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to demonstrate expertise in the ever-changing world of social media
- Social media experience
- Writing, editing and communication skills
COMPENSATION
This is an unpaid internship, but we can offer college credit to students currently enrolled in colleges and universities, depending on the requirements of your program. However, you do not have to be enrolled in school to be an intern at ThirdCoast Digest.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume to Managing Editor Dan Shafer, at dshafer@urbanmilwaukeedial.com.
Deadline is September 5, 2012 for fall internships.
