So.Gay Is Hiring A Content & Social Media Intern
So.Gay is the leading gay media brand for 18 – 34 year old consumers in the US; we are entering our next phase of business growth and we are looking to expand our team to meet our missions and goals. We are a lean and mighty team that is always innovating, problem-solving, testing, exploring, and learning.
So.Gay’s new Content and Social Media intern will work with the Brand Manager on a variety of tasks related to editorial, content, social media, and video. You will write, edit, and create content, partner with other editorial writers to bring their content to life, and help propel our media brand further. Our content is focused on lifestyle, celebrity and content creator interviews, style, health, travel, and more. Our content is evergreen, and not based on the news cycle.
This fast-paced role will work across all aspects of content creation for one of the biggest LGBTQ+ media companies in the US. You will learn the ins and outs of what makes a 21st century media brand work and have a direct hand in daily content creation.
You should be dynamic, hard-working, willing to learn, have a positive and can-do attitude, and be excited to learn from a growing startup team.
This is the perfect role for individuals in college, grad school, or starting out their career who have their finger on the pulse of gay internet culture.
Responsibilities include:
- Building So.Gay freelance writers’ articles in the So.Gay WordPress CMS, optimizing for SEO, adding photos, and more.
- Writing original trending articles, listicles, evergreen SEO pieces, and more.
- Creating social media graphics, original content, and scheduling draft posts in Later social media management platform.
- Brainstorm, write, and edit sponsored content.
- Brainstorm original content for production.
- Draft emails and correspondence with brand partners, PR teams, and talent.
- Production assistant support on set for both photo shoots and video production as needed. Bonus points if you can edit video!
- Opportunity to film and produce social media videos for So.Gay social channels, starring you.
- Ad hoc tasks related to other aspects of So.Gay’s business (content, commerce, events, experiences, advertising, and more) as needed.
Requirements:
- Must be proficient in LGBTQ+ culture and internet culture.
- Must provide writing and / or social media examples, clips, links to content created / written.
- Ability to take direction and guidance and to execute on said directions.
- Strong knowledge of Google Docs.
- Previous experience of WordPress is preferred, but not required.
- Previous internship experience is preferred, but not required.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and creative environment, be agile, flexible, and a teamplayer.
Details:
- In-person in NYC. Remote work is not allowed.
- 2 or 3 days a week in office, in Chelsea.
- 16 – 24 hours a week.
- Pay rate: $17/hour.
- 3 month term to start with an option to be extended further.
- Reports to So.Gay Brand Manager.
To apply, please send your resume and writing/social media samples/links to ethan@hughesbrandgroup.com
So.Gay is an equal opportunity employer: we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.