Editorial and Marketing Internship

About the Role

Internship with Modern Texas Living Magazine, eligible for university course credit.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and development of engaging and high-quality content, including writing articles, conducting interviews, researching topics, and generating new ideas.
• Support the social media team in managing and curating content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. This includes scheduling posts, engaging with followers, and monitoring social media analytics.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to implement digital marketing strategies and campaigns, which may involve optimizing website content, creating email newsletters, assisting with SEO, and analyzing campaign performance.
• Assist the design team in creating visually appealing graphics, infographics, and promotional materials for digital and print platforms.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, target audiences, and potential opportunities.
• Support the event planning and coordination process for magazine launches, promotional events, or client-sponsored events.
• Provide editorial support by proofreading, fact-checking, and editing content for grammar, clarity, and consistency, ensuring adherence to magazine style guidelines.
• Assist the multimedia team in capturing visual content for magazine features, social media, and marketing campaigns.
• Help monitor website traffic, social media metrics, and other key performance indicators (KPIs), and assist in preparing reports to track the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
• Support day-to-day administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, organizing files, and responding to emails or inquiries.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and brainstorming sessions to contribute ideas, provide feedback, and collaborate with various teams.
• Actively seek opportunities for learning and growth, attend team meetings, industry events, and training sessions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in digital tools and platforms.
• Familiarity with social media, content management systems, graphic design software, and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator is a plus.
• Basic photography/videography skills and equipment knowledge are optional.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in journalism, marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field. Exceptional candidates from other disciplines will be considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated creativity, innovative thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Passion for writing and marketing. Prior experience preferred.
• Professionalism, integrity, punctuality, reliability, and respect for confidentiality.

Logistics

• Minimum availability of 8-20 hours per week; schedule to be discussed during interview.
• Office attire is business casual.