Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION
The Social Media & Digital Marketing Intern is responsible for assisting the Editorial team in implementing Afro Hustler’s overall communications and marketing plan -- focusing specifically on digital communications -- to build awareness about Afro Hustler within the community, and to increase traction to social media pages, the Afro Hustler website, newsletter sign-ups and other Afro Hustler products.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Editor in Chief
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with Editor in Chief to refine social media strategy and best practices
- Assist in managing social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram) and editorial calendar to ensure content is timely, relevant, and engaging
- Prepare weekly updates and reports to track growth and success rates of campaigns
- Keep up to date and informed on new social media trends and adapt accordingly
- Ensure proper messaging is being executed online
- Identify leaders and influencers (internal/external) and engage them in brand activities
- Assist with website copywriting, proofing, and updating as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to take initiative, employ good judgment, and manage projects from beginning to end
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Exceptional ability to manage details
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to meet deadlines and to anticipate next steps or needs
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Be available for at least 20 hours a week
- A bachelor’s degree (or currently enrolled student) in the liberal arts or equivalent work experience
- Understands and can utilize emerging platforms, digital media, and web/social media management and measurement tools (e.g. HootSuite, Facebook Analytics, Google Analytics)
- Strong working knowledge of email marketing applications (e.g. MailChimp)
BENEFITS
- Résumé building experience in marketing and communications, relationship management, and other aspects of community relations, marketing, and the IT and Entrepreneurship sector
- Great opportunity to learn about what happens behind the scenes of a year-round properly managed blog
- An opportunity to get mentored while taking multiple courses in Digital Marketing and Social Media marketing
REFERENCES
References should speak to the applicant’s sense of camaraderie, integrity, professionalism, responsibility, and flexibility.
INTERNSHIP DATES
March 2019 – September 2019
Candidates must have their own laptop and smart-phone
Company Profile:
Makonjo Media is a technology company with a mission to promote honest and progressive conversations
Salary: Not disclosed
Industry: Advertising / PR / MR / Event Management
Functional Area:
Role Category: Marketing Campaign
Employment Type:
Keyskills
