social media + content creation intern

Big Slate Media is a Knoxville-based content creation agency specializing in video production and digital marketing. We provide full-service organic social media and website content management, digital marketing strategy, email marketing, copywriting, graphic design and paid campaign management.

Internship deets: 

This is a 12-week internship program for aspiring professionals interested in social media, content creation and digital marketing. You’ll work a minimum of 15 hrs per week in our (brand-new!) office performing the following tasks: 

• Assist in organic social media management for Big Slate Media and external clients (including content creation/design, copywriting and scheduling posts, responding to messages, engagement management, etc.); 
• Assist in developing and creating social media advertising campaigns;
• Analyze campaign metrics and create social media reports for clients;
• Serve as a Production Assistant (PA) on video shoots, as needed; 
• Additional digital marketing tasks, including copywriting and email marketing assistance, as needed;
• Administrative/organizational tasks, as needed

We don’t wanna BS you; we’ve got some dirty work that needs to get done, too—building spreadsheets, petting Stamper (the best boy), and washing Jess’s car (not really). However, you’ll have the chance to gain a real, working knowledge of the digital marketing industry by supporting all aspects related to what our content creation agency does on a daily basis and in a variety of ways.

The work schedule is flexible based on your availability and our needs; however, we do require a strict 15-hour minimum of availability during a typical work week (8:30 AM – 5 PM; Mon. – Fri.) We will want a “regular” schedule, so we can count on you for certain days. 

What’s in it for you: 

• Paid internship;
• Opportunity for class credit, if applicable;
• Gain valuable hands-on experience in digital marketing and social media management;
• Occasional travel for client shoots or events;
• Opportunity to earn commission on sales generated;
• Opportunity to connect with clients and learn essential business operations;
• Relaxed, casual work environment;
• We’ll buy your lunch every now and then;
• Stamper and Stanley, the office dogs and the goodest boys around (or the “Best Boys” in the production world)

Who’s the right fit? 

• Someone who is generally optimistic and positive;
• Someone passionate about the industry;
• Someone humble and teachable;
• Works well on deadlines and with excellent attention to detail;
• A critical thinker that will do what they think is best, not just what they are told;
• Self-taught learner willing to read and keep up-to-date on technological changes and how they could be used by Big Slate Media;
• Someone willing to be in goofy videos and occasional cameos;
• Someone with a creative mind willing to think outside the box

Technical Requirements

• Working knowledge of Mac OS;
• Previous experience managing social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok; 
• Ability to design compelling social media graphics using software like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.);
• Exceptional copywriter; 
• Proficient in G-Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets); 
• Working knowledge of WordPress CMS is preferred but not required

How to Apply?

Send an email to Jess Gutman, Creative Director, at careers@bigslatemedia.com with YOUR NAME and “Social Media Intern” somewhere in the subject line. In that email, please include a resume, writing sample/portfolio and your favorite TikTok! Then, be on the lookout for an email from us to follow!

Note: The application deadline for this position is December 13th, 2024.