[Hiring] Social Media Intern @ASME INTERNATIONAL

Role Description

ASME is seeking a Social Media Intern who is passionate about social media, content creation, and online community building. The Social Media Intern will have the opportunity to assist with various tasks and projects within our Strategic Communications department and gain hands-on experience supporting key functions related to creating engaging content and managing day-to-day audience engagement across our social platforms.

• Develop, schedule, and post engaging content across ASME’s social platforms including but may not be limited to: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Write compelling copy that communicates ASME’s mission in an accessible and engaging way.
• Create on-brand and visually appealing multimedia content such as videos and graphics to accompany social media copy.
• Collaborate with video and content teams to produce multimedia content.
• Monitor posts, conversations, respond to comments and messages, and foster positive engagement across all ASME-owned platforms.
• Identify and engage with students, partners, and members of the engineering community.
• Assist in planning and executing social media campaigns to support ASME’s strategic initiatives, including events, publications, advocacy, and student engagement.
• Support live event coverage, including conferences, webinars, and competitions.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university working toward a degree (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s) in engineering, communications, marketing, journalism, media, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of social media, digital content, and online culture.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Applications.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Analytical skills with a solution-oriented, streamlined approach.
• Organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to prioritize tasks despite competing priorities.
• Ability to work well independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Familiarity with major social platforms and best practices.
• Comfortable engaging with audiences in a professional and brand-safe manner.
• Knowledge of social media or design tools (e.g., Canva, Sprout, or similar) is a plus.
• A portfolio showcasing your experience creating engaging social content is also requested.

Requirements

• This role is eligible for a remote work arrangement.
• This is anticipated as a six-month assignment, and the candidate is expected to be available 25-27 hours per work week.
• Annual base salary may vary based on geographic location. The New York metro salary range for this position is estimated to be between $20-$22 per hour.

Benefits

• ASME is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We nurture an inclusive environment, and we encourage, support, and celebrate diversity in the workplace.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran, military status, or any other basis protected by law.
• Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the organization, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment.