Social Media Intern
City of Temple Terrace
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About the Role
- Advanced paid internship for the duration of one semester (21 weeks) within the Marketing & Communications team.
- Gain valuable insights and contribute to real-world projects, working closely with experienced professionals.
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media planning, content creation, graphic design, and social media analytics.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, developing, and scheduling engaging content for various City departments.
- Support marketing and public engagement efforts to communicate with residents, promote City programs and events, and strengthen community engagement through social media.
- Assist in planning social media content, including weekly and monthly content calendars highlighting department services, programs, events, and community news.
- Create posts, graphics, and videos for social media channels that are accurate, engaging, and consistent with the City’s voice and brand.
- Capture photos and video at City events and edit them for online use.
- Schedule and publish approved content using the City’s social media tools.
- Track and report on social media metrics such as reach, impressions, engagement, and follower growth.
- Help identify which content performs best.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar creative tools.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and related social media platforms.
- Understanding of social media metrics and analytics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work 20 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend hours for City events.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Coursework or experience in marketing, communications, media, video production, or a related field is helpful but not required.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and follow City policies and brand guidelines.
- Valid Florida driver's license.
- A portfolio showcasing social media, graphic design, photography, or video work is a plus.