Social Media Intern

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer Prize-winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media assets includes The USA TODAY NETWORK, which includes USA TODAY, and local media organizations in 43 states in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. We also own digital marketing services companies under the brand LocaliQ, which provide a cloud-based platform of products to enable small and medium-sized businesses to accomplish their marketing goals. In addition, our portfolio includes one of the largest media-owned events businesses in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

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Job Skills & Responsibilities:

Our Social Media Marketing Intern will work directly with the Social Media Managers (SMMs) on their client accounts. The SMM Intern role involves:

• Assisting SMMs with the execution of social media campaigns

• Setup and optimize social platforms for native social platforms and search engines, as needed

• Create, schedule, and optimize social content and ongoing social content updates on behalf of clients
• Execute against brand listening objectives - interactions/responses to social opportunities and review sites
• Report social KPIs to DPMs in a cohesive manner showing value and strategic direction

• Continuous training and learning

Accountabilities• Social Media Marketing Interns are accountable for performing assigned work accurately, efficiently and in accordance with department procedures in a timely manner. Working under close supervision of the SMM management team, Social Media Marketing Interns will work with SMMs directly on a day-to-day basis.

Requirements:Ongoing or completed education in marketing or a related field. Experience in previous marketing or PR roles preferred but not required.

Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking:

• Capable of methodically sorting through an issue and finding the right answer.
• Intellectually Curious--interested in being a knowledge resource for their Clients and teammates
• Able to organize time and prioritize multiple projects and multiple clients in a fast-paced environment
• Able to interpret data on reports and make recommendations to improve performance

• Communication Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be willing to ask questions and be proactive about their learning

• SMB Acumen

• Understands how local business work and operate

• Is aware of how marketing strategies work for local businesses

• Client-first mentality

• Dedicated to meeting client expectations and requirements
• Translates client needs into actionable goals and tasks

• Tech Savvy:

• Expertise in social media marketing, marketing tools, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, content publishers, brand monitoring technology, etc.
• Desire to keep up with social media trends and tools

• A Winning Attitude:

• Must be positive and enjoy helping our employees and clients solve marketing, advertising and technology-related issues
• Must work with integrity and care for colleagues

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant's disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals' application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.'s Recruitment Department at [email protected].

Other details

• Job Family General
• Job Function Intern
• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Internship

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