Office of Public Affairs: Social Media Intern

DESCRIPTION: Intern will assist with the social media strategy of the Smithsonian’s Office of Communications and External Affairs. Primary projects include:

• Finding new opportunities for engagement and promotion of the Smithsonian’s strategic goals
• Researching, developing and writing compelling content to engage audiences on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Google +, Tumblr, Instagram and Vine
• Working with communications professionals in the Office to develop social media strategies to complement Smithsonian storytelling
• Evaluating social media strategies using a variety of measurement tools

DESIRED PREREQUISITES:

• Enthusiastic about social media and experienced using multiple social media platforms
• Excellent research and writing skills; please provide writing samples
• Professional demeanor, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified timeframes
• Keen attention to detail when proofreading, copyediting and fact-checking
• Comfortable utilizing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Google+ and Vine

REQUIREMENTS: Undergraduate level.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume and one writing sample and/or examples of digital media/social media experience to project contact name.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The intern will gain experience working in an active public affairs office and learn how to promote the Smithsonian and its work to the public through digital media.

TIMETABLE: NO LONGER ACCEPTING SUMMER 2016 APPLICATIONS. Application for Summer 2017 will be reopened in December, 2016.

AWARD PACKAGE: None

Project Contact Name: Sarah Sulick

Phone: 202-633-5476 or email socialmedia@si.edu