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social media + content creation intern

Looking for an internship in a stuffy, 9-to-5 setting, pushing pencils and picking up the cake for Janet’s baby shower?

This isn’t the internship for you.

join the crew

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!