Social Media Internship

Location: Remote (must be located within the continental U.S.)
Duration: Temporary (Internship) - 4 months
Compensation: $375 learning stipend issued monthly (total of $1500) via EBT or Paypal

To Apply:  (1) Submit application here on Handshake and (2) Fill out this short questionnaire: https://forms.gle/vPeV3DeFm2pCei8p8

YourTango is the premier media company dedicated exclusively to love and relationships. We present compelling, brave, and thoughtful editorial content that inspires, nurtures, informs, and entertains.

We are looking for a passionate, positive, self-starting, and hardworking Social Media Intern to join our team and help us grow our brand presence on key channels. Reporting to our Social Media and Audience Development departments, you will be tasked with supporting a growing group of directors and editors with day-to-day scheduling tasks while also learning key insights about what it takes to be successful on each social media platform.

This internship is fully remote.

Typical Intern Tasks:

• Daily Content Creation — creating and scheduling daily posts (from templates) for Instagram and TikTok, including: Static image posts,  Carousel posts, Reels / short-form video (faceless, on-screen only if interested), Instagram Stories
• Template-Based Design (Canva) — Use Canva templates for static and carousel posts and Edits for reels to customize text, images, and visuals as needed. Save and organize designs in the correct folders in Google Drive or Canva
• Caption & Script Writing — Write captions for each post that align with brand voice and tone, are adapted for the platform (i.e., Instagram vs TikTok), and are SEO-optimized.
• Light copywriting for clarity, formatting, flow, and writing / light copyediting scripts for green screen-style videos
• Scheduling & Publishing — Schedule posts using Meta Scheduler (Instagram) and TikTok scheduling tools
• Instagram Stories — Post daily Instagram Stories using feed post reshares, story templates, promos, or highlights
• Content Planning & Tracking (Trello & Google Drive) — Review assigned tasks and deadlines in Trello, update task status as needed, and keep files clean and clearly labeled in Google Drive
• Experimenting with different strategies to grow readership and promote our “Getting Open" podcast.
• Attending brainstorming meetings to develop new content ideas.
• Regularly reviewing social media analytics to tweak our strategy as needed.
• Interacting with our audience on social media platforms to increase engagement and followers.

Requirements:

• Access to your own computer and reliable internet connection.
• Ability to communicate consistently throughout your scheduled shifts with our team in real-time via Slack and email for chatting, voice calls, video calls, conference calls, and screen-sharing.
• Ability to work a SET weekly schedule between the days of Monday and Friday. (Schedule approved at the beginning of the internship).
• Available to work 20 hours per week between 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET for 4 months. Last day of internship will be calculated 4 months after the start date. NOTE: Like in a regular in-office setting, when you're online during your shift, you'll be interacting via Slack and available at a moment's notice during your scheduled times, actively working throughout the day - so please make sure that you are able to be fully available during the 20-hour schedule you decide on before accepting the internship.

What You'll Learn & Gain:

• A behind-the-scenes look at how social media strategy is developed for a major digital publisher and how it constantly evolves in today's fast-moving media landscape.
• A deeper understanding of how different social platforms shape business goals, editorial workflows, and overall strategy.
• Hands-on experience crafting thoughtful, engaging captions, headlines, and posts that drive audience interaction and meaningful engagement.
• Collaboration experience working with a talented team of video editors, social media specialists, and graphic designers to bring content to life across multiple platforms.
• One-on-one mentorship and feedback from experienced media professionals.
• Opportunities to network and build relationships within a dynamic editorial team.

Supervision & Feedback:

• Interns receive regular feedback and guidance through weekly/monthly check-ins with their supervisor and relevant team members.
• Supervisors are experienced professionals with educational backgrounds and expertise in their respective fields.
• If required by the intern's school, supervisors can complete mid-semester or end-of-semester evaluations. (Evaluation requests must be made at the start of the internship.)
• Interns work closely with experienced team members to develop, pitch, and publish work that may be included in their professional portfolio.
• Interns also have opportunities to network and collaborate with team members across multiple departments during their time with YourTango.

Eligibility, Pay & Stipend:

• Intern must be located within the continental U.S. throughout the duration of the internship.
• This internship provides a monthly learning stipend of $375 to support the intern’s educational experience. The stipend is not an hourly wage or salary and is not tied to the number of hours worked.
• At the end of each completed month, interns submit a brief invoice confirming their participation during that period. Once received and approved, the stipend is issued via electronic bank transfer or PayPal.
• This internship is structured as a learning-focused opportunity and follows the guidelines established under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the standards set by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
• Interns may receive college credit for their internship.

Learn more about what it's like to work at YourTango here.

To Apply: (1) Submit application here on Handshake and (2) Fill out this short questionnaire: https://forms.gle/vPeV3DeFm2pCei8p8