Job Details
WUNC American Homefront Social Media Intern
Summary
WUNC is searching for a social media intern who can oversee and implement social media activities for the American Homefront Project
Category
Social Media
Location
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
Time Period
2 Months
Posted Date
May 23, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Description
WUNC American Homefront Social Media Intern – Temporary Part-Time
North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, Chapel Hill
WUNC is searching for a social media intern who can oversee and implement social media activities for the American Homefront Project, a collaborative journalism project of WUNC, KPBS in San Diego, Texas Public Radio, St. Louis Public Radio, and WSHU in Fairfield, Connecticut. The project reports on military and veterans' issues for a national audience.
Responsibilities:
-Develop a vibrant social media presence for the American Homefront Project.
-Engage the project’s audience and potential audience in a variety of social media channels.
-Leverage social media platforms to build audience for American Homefront content.
-Monitor military and veterans coverage from other news media to share on social media.
-Coordinate with the American Homefront editor and reporters as they develop stories, aligning social media activities with journalism agenda.
-Help journalists, producers, and editors to use social media to develop audience, find sources, and enhance listener participation.
-Help maintain key social media metrics to assess the Project’s social media success.
-Ensure that all materials produced meet accepted journalistic standards and practices, including standards of accuracy, fairness, honesty, and impartiality.
-Must be able to work varied shifts and respond to breaking news events.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
This position is intended for a college student or recent graduate and is 100% grant funded.
Required:
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience related to the area of assignment in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment: or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Essential skills:
WUNC American Homefront Social Media Intern – Temporary Part-Time
North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, Chapel Hill
WUNC is searching for a social media intern who can oversee and implement social media activities for the American Homefront Project, a collaborative journalism project of WUNC, KPBS in San Diego, Texas Public Radio, St. Louis Public Radio, and WSHU in Fairfield, Connecticut. The project reports on military and veterans' issues for a national audience.
Responsibilities:
-Develop a vibrant social media presence for the American Homefront Project.
-Engage the project’s audience and potential audience in a variety of social media channels.
-Leverage social media platforms to build audience for American Homefront content.
-Monitor military and veterans coverage from other news media to share on social media.
-Coordinate with the American Homefront editor and reporters as they develop stories, aligning social media activities with journalism agenda.
-Help journalists, producers, and editors to use social media to develop audience, find sources, and enhance listener participation.
-Help maintain key social media metrics to assess the Project’s social media success.
-Ensure that all materials produced meet accepted journalistic standards and practices, including standards of accuracy, fairness, honesty, and impartiality.
-Must be able to work varied shifts and respond to breaking news events.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
This position is intended for a college student or recent graduate and is 100% grant funded.
Required:
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience related to the area of assignment in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment: or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Essential skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with standard spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Understanding of journalistic practices, journalistic ethics and public radio’s core values.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Military experience strongly preferred, but not required.
- Significant experience and expertise engaging in social media and other online platforms.
- Familiarity with social media platforms frequented by military personnel and veterans.
- Familiarity with public radio.
Interested candidates must apply online at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/229657
Please note that this is a temporary part-time position for 5-10 hours/week.
Candidates should be prepared to attach a current CV, cover letter, and link to journalistic work and/or social media presence. The deadline to apply is June 24, 2022.
Please note that this is a temporary part-time position for 5-10 hours/week.
Candidates should be prepared to attach a current CV, cover letter, and link to journalistic work and/or social media presence. The deadline to apply is June 24, 2022.
Job Type
Intern
Part Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A