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Digital Content Intern
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
Washington, DC, United States
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Job Description:
Company Digital Content Internship Program
Company is the premier media, information, and marketing services company serving the residential and commercial housing and construction industry. The Digital Content Internship Program is an opportunity for smart, motivated individuals to gain meaningful experience in content production and journalism. Digital Content Interns will be exposed to many aspects of our business and play a meaningful role in our editorial operations.
This program is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insight and experience with a dynamic digital media company. Participants will gain important insights into the media and publishing world, and overall will enjoy a fun and worthwhile experience.
Each position will offer 30-40 hours per week – specific hours are flexible within our core business hours (8:30AM – 5:30PM).
The Digital Content intern should possess exceptional writing and editing skills and strong analytic skills. Meticulous attention to detail and factual accuracy are crucial skills in this role. Responsibilities will include compiling news stories and profiles, researching story leads, writing, and fact-checking.
This individual should also have experience using blogs and social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. He/she may also be responsible for generating traffic, increase loyalty, encourage word of mouth promotion, and make connections with online audience.
Responsibilities will include:
• Writing succinct, intelligent, creative, and cogent copy that drives traffic to Company websites
• Expanding content using online social media platforms
• Conducting web research to find interesting products and story ideas
• Fact-checking page proofs for phone numbers, websites, etc.
• Overseeing the editing, testing, and deployment of e-newsletters.
• Community Management: managing day-to-day community management, audience engagement, page and content moderation, and general outreach
• Research: conducting basic research in order to engage the community and investigate any trending activities within the community
• Surveying readers on issues and themes via telephone
• Conducting research and interviews, compiling art, managing special projects
• Attend daily Scrum meetings
• Administrative duties, as needed
All qualified program participants will possess the following Skills, Education, and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Art, or a related field required. Recent college graduates preferred. College seniors will also be considered for the program.
• Ability to accurately understand scope of assigned projects, clients’ goals and requirements, and budgets through meetings, taking notes, and asking questions
• Demonstrated research, writing, and telephone skills
• Ability to adhere to all deadlines
• Excellent communications skills
• Strong sense of professionalism
• Ability to multi-task and manage projects and stories simultaneously
• Organized self-starter with a positive attitude
• Desire to broaden knowledge of emerging technologies
• Adeptness using digital technologies to engage with immediate environment and initiate change
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, web browser use, and Google Docs
• Strong presence on social media platforms including (but not limited to) Facebook and Twitter preferred
• Must display the maturity required to work in a casual, informal office setting
About Company:
Company is the leading business-to-business media company serving the housing and construction industry, and one of the top 10 B2B media companies in the country.
We enjoy a corporate culture that simultaneously encourages high levels of creativity and productivity. Those who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are motivated by personal and team success will find a challenging and rewarding career here at Company.
You owe it to yourself to work for a dynamic company. Employee satisfaction is important to us, so we provide competitive compensation and a generous benefits package all while working within a dynamic workplace setting.
If you meet the required skills and qualifications and want to learn more, apply online at Company website.
Follow Company on Social Media:
• Facebook: Company website
• Twitter: @hanleywoodHR
• Instagram: @hanleywoodcareers
Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. m/f/d/v