Social Media Journalist Intern (Unpaid)

Job Description

Social Media Journalist Intern (Unpaid) | Too Recklss

The Tone:
This is an unpaid, full-time internship at Too Recklss, located remotely. Too Recklss operates as an active entertainment media brand, dedicated to creating and sharing diverse content across multiple formats, including video, images, and written materials. The company’s core mission is to engage audiences through creative and compelling storytelling, with a deep commitment to originality and authenticity. As a rapidly growing platform, Too Recklss offers an environment where creative talent can thrive and significantly contribute to its overarching mission. This role is crucial for developing content that connects with audiences, supporting the brand’s overall outreach and engagement strategies, and gaining hands-on experience in digital media and entertainment journalism.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote
• Mission: This person will create compelling content and manage its distribution to engage audiences and support brand growth.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Research and Strategy: Conduct thorough research on trending topics, current events, and relevant industry news to inform content strategy and identify opportunities for compelling storytelling. Actively stay updated on pop culture and emerging trends within the entertainment industry.
• Content Creation: Write compelling and accurate news articles, engaging blog posts, and other diverse written content specifically for the brand’s platforms. This includes ensuring all content aligns with the brand’s voice and quality standards.
• Media Relations and Press: Draft professional and engaging press releases designed to announce brand news, upcoming events, and new collaborations effectively to external media and partners.
• Social Media Development: Develop and curate engaging content specifically tailored for various social media platforms, such as creating video scripts, crafting compelling image captions, and generating story ideas.
• Content Distribution and Collaboration: Assist in the broadcasting and distribution of content across various digital channels to ensure consistent and creative messaging reaches the intended audience. Collaborate actively with the team during brainstorming sessions and on content production to maintain a cohesive brand voice and visual identity across all materials.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or a closely related field, indicating an early career stage. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in journalism principles and a keen interest in digital media.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in news writing, showing the ability to write clear, concise, and engaging articles. This includes general writing skills with an excellent command of grammar, punctuation, and style for various content formats. Proven experience in drafting professional and effective press releases is also required, alongside solid research skills to identify current trends and relevant topics efficiently.
• Skills: Strong communication skills are essential for articulating ideas clearly and collaborating effectively within a remote team environment. The role requires a flair for generating creative content ideas and approaches to storytelling. Excellent organizational skills are necessary for managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining attention to detail. Familiarity with fundamental broadcasting concepts, techniques, and content distribution is also important.
• Bonus: A genuine interest in the digital landscape, social media trends, and emerging entertainment platforms is highly valued.