Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real-world challenges. The Social Media Intern will support the Strategic Communications department by creating engaging content, managing audience engagement, and assisting with social media campaigns and live event coverage across ASME’s social platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop, schedule, and post engaging content across ASME’s social platforms including but may not be limited to: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
- Write compelling copy that communicates ASME’s mission in an accessible and engaging way
- Create on-brand and visually appealing multimedia content such as videos and graphics to accompany social media copy
- Collaborate with video and content teams to produce multimedia content
- Monitor posts, conversations, respond to comments and messages, and foster positive engagement across all ASME-owned platforms
- Identify and engage with students, partners, and members of the engineering community
- Assist in planning and executing social media campaigns to support ASME’s strategic initiatives, including events, publications, advocacy, and student engagement
- Support live event coverage, including conferences, webinars, and competitions
Skills
- To qualify for consideration, candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university working toward a degree (Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's) in engineering, communications, marketing, journalism, media, or a related discipline
- Position requires working knowledge of social media, digital content, and online culture, proficiency in all Microsoft Office Applications and demonstrated excellence in the following:
- Verbal and written communication skills and a professional demeanor
- Analytical skills with a solution-oriented, streamlined approach
- Organizational skills, detail orientation and ability to prioritize tasks despite competing priorities
- Ability to work well independently or collaboratively as part of a team
- Familiarity with major social platforms and best practices
- Comfortable engaging with audiences in a professional and brand-safe manner
- A portfolio showcasing your experience creating engaging social content is also requested
- The candidate is expected to be available 25-27 hours per work week
- Knowledge of social media or design tools (e.g., Canva, Sprout, or similar) is a plus
Benefits
- This role is eligible for a remote work arrangement.
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