Social Media Intern (New York)

Social Media Intern

The Public Affairs department of the New York City Campaign Finance Board seeks a Social Media Intern who will report to the Social Media Manager and support with content production, data analytics, and audience engagement. This role will work closely with the entire Digital Team on all digital social-first content. We're looking for a student who has copywriting, content creation, and research experience and who is interested in engaging New Yorkers in the electoral process by creating accessible, relevant information that meets New Yorkers where they are.

• Assist with social media management.
• Pitch ideas for NYC Votes social media calendar.
• Schedule social media posts across platforms.
• Assist with content creation (i.e. video production, meme generation, photography, etc).
• Draft captions, scripts, and copy for text-based posts.
• Research and fact check content concepts.
• Research collaborators and partners (i.e. influencers) to connect with new audiences.
• Research and track trends on Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, and Snapchat.
• Feature in NYC Votes original content.
• Support with social media data and reporting.
• Compile and review analytics for monthly and quarterly social media recaps.
• Track useful insights such as optimal post days and times.
• Conduct social media audits.
• Assist with community management and social media listening.
• Monitor voter questions on social media.
• Follow relevant key words across Instagram, X, and Reddit.
• Research opportunities for NYC Votes engagement.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Behaviors (KSAOs) :

We're seeking individuals eager to make an impact, even if they don't tick every box on our job description. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and the unique blend of lived experiences, non-traditional education pathways, practical know-how, and a variety of skills and abilities that each candidate brings to the table. If you're ready to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team.

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Minimum Qualifications :

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least twelve-semester credits (or the equivalent of twelve-semester credits) in accounting, auditing, business or public administration, computer science, economics, finance, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related area of study and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in accounting, auditing (including compliance or investigative auditing), business or public administration, business analysis, computer science, database administration, economics, finance, fiscal or economic management or research, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related field; or A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in 1 above; or Education and / or experience equivalent to 1 above.

To apply : All applicants must apply through NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York. Resume and cover letter are required for consideration. Note that only applicants under consideration will be contacted. For more information on careers with the NYC Campaign Finance Board visit our website at https : / / www.nyccfb.info / to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about our agency.