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Internship Opportunity: Social Media & Brand Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Remote \/ Hybrid (Greater NJ Area preferred)<\/p>\n

Target Candidates:<\/strong> 3rd or 4th Year College Students<\/p>\n

Brands:<\/strong> Black Ink Events & ProcurementCon<\/p>\n

This is an Internship for credit related education tracks. \u00a0This is an unpaid internship with reimbursements and\/or stipends for travel related expenses and costs such as milage, tolls, gas and food.<\/i>
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This opportunity has the potential for permanent employment with the right candidate.<\/i><\/p>\n

The Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are seeking a versatile Social Media Intern<\/strong> to join our creative team. This is not a “coffee-run” internship. You will be on the front lines of digital storytelling for two very different audiences. You will learn how to pivot your voice, strategy, and content style between a high-energy fan community and a sophisticated professional network.<\/p>\n

Core Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Black Ink Events (Consumer\/Fan Facing)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Engagement-First Content:<\/strong> Schedule, deliver and engage with our “scroll-stopping” visual content (reels, graphics, and stories). \u00a0Develop engaging and exciting copy to entice the reader to action, that builds excitement for upcoming an-centric events.<\/p>\n

Community Management:<\/strong> Monitor and engage with fan communities, responding to comments and fostering a sense of “FOMO” around live event experiences.<\/p>\n

Trend Jacking:<\/strong> Identify and leverage current trends in pop culture, film, and media to keep the brand relevant and conversational with the team and maintain cohesion across all platforms including: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Reddit and YouTube<\/p>\n

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For ProcurementCon (B2B & Government Contracting)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Authority-Building Content:<\/strong> Assist in creating education-first content for LinkedIn and professional platforms, focusing on small business growth and the complexities of government contracting.<\/p>\n

Professional Networking:<\/strong> Help manage community outreach within the B2G (Business-to-Government) sector, engaging with industry leaders and procurement officers.<\/p>\n

Engaging Professionalism:<\/strong> Create strong copy that aligns with the brand and event graphics that translate complex industry data into digestible social “nuggets.”<\/p>\n

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Across Both Brands<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analytics & Reporting:<\/strong> Use platform insights to track the performance of your posts and provide weekly reports on what\u2019s working and why.<\/p>\n

Content Scheduling:<\/strong> Manage a multi-brand content calendar, ensuring a consistent and strategic flow of information. \u00a0Currently using Vista Social but open to suggestions for platforms you feel may serve the goals more efficiently.<\/p>\n

Event Coverage:<\/strong> (As applicable) Assist with live social media coverage during events, capturing the “vibe” for fans and the “value” for professionals.<\/p>\n

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Required Skills & Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Academic Standing:<\/strong> Must be a current Junior or Senior (3rd or 4th year) pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Social Media Marketing, or a related field.<\/p>\n

The “Voice”:<\/strong> The ability to switch between “enthusiastic fan” and “authoritative professional” in written communication with a bit of rebellion and a lot of authority.<\/p>\n

Design Savvy:<\/strong> Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite<\/strong> (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects) in the event you must make content on the fly or find things that need immediate correction.<\/p>\n

Platform Expertise:<\/strong> Deep understanding of Instagram, TikTok, FB, Reddit and YouTube for consumer growth, and a deep understanding of LinkedIn for professional B2B networking.<\/p>\n

Reaper Mentality:<\/strong> You will have mentorship, but we value interns who can research a topic and present a creative “take” without hand-holding. \u00a0A Reaper Mindset is required: Goal Oriented, Mission Focused, Solution Oriented, Decisive, Unwavering, Loyal. \u00a0You should not be afraid of failure, swayed or defined by others, fold under pressure or lose sight of the goal<\/p>\n

What You\u2019ll Gain<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Dual-Portfolio:<\/strong> You will leave with a portfolio that proves you can market to both the “General Public” and “Government\/Business Decision Makers”\u2014a rare and highly marketable skill set.<\/p>\n

Direct Impact:<\/strong> Your ideas won’t sit in a folder; they will be seen by thousands of fans and hundreds of industry executives.<\/p>\n

Professional Mentorship:<\/strong> Direct access to seasoned marketing and event production professionals with decades of industry experience.<\/p>\n

To Apply:<\/strong> Please submit your resume and a link to your portfolio or a few samples of social media content you\u2019ve created (personal or professional).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_ch_employer_id":"14827","_ch_external_id":"11011942","_ch_location_state":"","_ch_location_city":"","_ch_is_ocr_job":"","_ch_expiration_date":"2026-06-01","_ch_apply_link":"https:\/\/monmouth.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11011942\/share_preview"},"ch_stakeholder":[],"ch_class_year":[],"ch_job_category":[89],"ch_career_skill":[],"ch_industry":[52,53],"class_list":["post-14828","ch_job","type-ch_job","status-publish","hentry","ch_job_category-internships","ch_industry-business-finance-real-estate","ch_industry-communication-marketing-arts-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job\/14828","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ch_job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14828"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ch_stakeholder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_stakeholder?post=14828"},{"taxonomy":"ch_class_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_class_year?post=14828"},{"taxonomy":"ch_job_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job_category?post=14828"},{"taxonomy":"ch_career_skill","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_career_skill?post=14828"},{"taxonomy":"ch_industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_industry?post=14828"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}