Intern - Digital Marketing

Job Description

Digital Marketing Intern (Unpaid)

Queen City News is a trusted source of news, entertainment, and community stories for Charlotte, NC. As we continue to evolve in the digital age, we're looking for a passionate and creative Digital Marketing Intern to join our team and help us connect with our audience on the platforms they use most-social media, mobile, and web. This is an unpaid internship designed to provide hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and social media strategy. You'll work alongside our marketing team to create engaging content, grow our online presence, and make a real impact in our community.

What You'll Gain
• Real-World Experience: Gain practical skills in digital marketing, social media management, and content creation.
• Portfolio Building: Create content and campaigns you can showcase to future employers.
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced marketing professionals in a fast-paced media environment.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and build your professional network.
• College Credit: We'll work with your school to ensure you receive academic credit for your internship.

Responsibilities

As a Digital Marketing Intern, you'll play a key role in helping us modernize our marketing efforts. This position is part-time or full-time with flexible hours. Your tasks will include:
• Content Creation: Assist in repurposing on-air content (e.g., promos, news segments) into engaging social media posts, short-form videos, and graphics.
• Social Media Management: Help schedule and post content across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Audience Engagement: Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions to build community engagement.
• Analytics Tracking: Assist in tracking and analyzing social media performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Campaign Support: Collaborate with the marketing team to plan and execute digital campaigns that align with on-air promotions.
• Trend Research: Stay up-to-date on social media trends and suggest creative ways to incorporate them into our strategy.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who is:
• Creative and Tech-Savvy: Familiar with social media platforms and basic design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Express).
• A Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-Oriented: Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Passionate About Media: Interested in journalism, broadcasting, or digital marketing.
• A Team Player: Willing to collaborate and contribute ideas.
• Self-Motivated: Eager to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus Skills:
• Experience with video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro).
• Familiarity with social media analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Facebook Insights).
• Basic knowledge of graphic design principles.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1qeox-18-216-232-215-42 in your application.