Social Media Specialist Internship

About the role

The Social Media Specialist Intern supports the Communications team at the National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS).

Responsibilities

• Create and publish engaging content across NCUS's social media channels, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Produce reels, short-form videos, graphics, and other digital content that aligns with current trends and best practices.
• Attend organizational events and initiatives to capture photo and video content for NCUS social media platforms.
• Leverage OpusClip and other editing tools to transform long-form content into engaging short-form videos.
• Write compelling captions and assist with content planning and editorial calendars.
• Support community management by monitoring comments, messages, and audience engagement.
• Maintain and analyze social media analytics to recommend content improvements.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to develop storytelling content that highlights the impact, leadership, and mission of NCUS and its affiliated organizations.

Requirements

• Current student pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Media, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging reels, graphics, and short-form video content.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, algorithms, and emerging content formats.
• Proficiency with Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar creative tools.
• Excellent written communication skills, creativity, and attention to detail.
• A portfolio or examples of social media content required.

Qualifications

Approximately 8 hours per day, up to 5 days per week (up to 40 hours total), with flexibility in scheduling based on availability and project needs. Some evening and weekend availability may be required for events.