Social Media & Technical Writing Intern (Remote) - Fall 2020
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NPR’s Fall 2020 Internship Program will be fully remote.
Program Duration: September 8 - December 11, 2020
A unique opportunity to work with several members of NPR’s Distribution team. We are looking for candidates with a proven skill and interest in audience engagement, social media and technical writing. You can help shape, create and execute engagement strategies and experiments. You’ll also help us plan and build a centralized knowledge base.
INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce original content specifically for social media (this could include social cards, graphics, videos, etc.)
- Help develop original ideas, experiments and social media strategies around planned events and special projects
- Provide social trend guidance
- Collaborate with others to write and edit easy-to-understand procedural guides/articles
- Establish style guidelines and standards for text and illustrations
WHO CAN APPLY?
- LOCATION: Must be planning to work during the term of the Fall 2020 internship in the United States and authorized to work in the United States.
- EDUCATION: Must be a current student in an accredited degree program or a recent graduate of no more than 12 months from the month of the start of the internship.
- TECHNOLOGY: Must have access to a personal computer, phone, and reliable internet.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Social Media Saavy ( Fluent in Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook)
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading skills
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail in all projects and assignments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience creating graphics
- Template creation knowledge
- Enthusiasm for public media, its mission and its programs
Applications close on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 5pm ET.
Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.
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