About the Role
The New York Post is seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media Intern to join the Audience Development team. This internship offers hands-on experience in managing social media content, engaging with audiences, and analyzing performance for a leading media brand. Interns will gain valuable skills in social media management, content creation, and audience growth while working on meaningful projects and participating in career-building masterclasses.
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing and creating content for the New York Post’s social media accounts across platforms like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.
- Engage with our vibrant audience by responding to comments, sharing updates, and sparking conversations.
- Help discover and curate viral content to keep our feeds fresh, fun, and trending.
- Collaborate with the editorial team to highlight breaking news, top stories, and exclusive Post content.
- Analyze social media performance to help optimize strategies and increase engagement.
- Gain valuable experience in social media management, content creation, and audience growth.
Requirements
- Journalism or Media Studies major preferred.
- A passionate, social media-savvy student or recent grad with a love for all things digital media.
- A strong communicator with a creative flair who knows how to capture attention with a single post.
- Someone who’s up to date on social media trends, viral content, and pop culture—especially in the fast-paced world of news.
- A team player who can collaborate across departments, with a go-getter attitude and enthusiasm for learning.
- Previous social media experience is a plus, but a genuine passion for digital content and engagement is key.
- Open to current juniors and seniors pursuing a BA, MA students, and recent graduates who completed their degree within the past year.
Skills
- Social media management
- Content creation
- Audience growth
- Digital media
- Communication
- Creativity
- Trend analysis
- Collaboration
Location
- Midtown Manhattan
Work Type
- Part-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- BA
- MA
Salary/Compensations
- $20/hour
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits.
About the Company
- The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month.
- Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.
- From celebrity news to viral stories and breaking headlines, the New York Post is the place where news, culture, and entertainment collide.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets
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