Social Media Intern

Splendid Communications

Aug 1

Applications are closed

Internship
London

Requirements

Strong interest in pursuing a career in Social Media and a good understanding of what this involves
The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for identifying and uncovering social media trends
You’ll be a regular user of SnapChat and TikTok as well as Meta platforms, and know be familiar with channels like Reddit and Discord
Genuine passion for food, drink and other lifestyle/cultural areas like music, art, publishing and entertainment
Passion for reading a range of social and digital news updates and following content from lifestyle influencers
Understanding and enthusiasm for how the most popular social media channels work, with some knowledge of how brands use them
Strong skills in written and spoken English communication
Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high quality work
Able to take responsibility for actions and meeting deadlines with a can-do attitude
Strong team skills, passion and ambition to work together to deliver great work
This role is open to those with and without previous experience in social media and content creation (experience is useful but not essential)
The role will be based in our Splendid office in East London, so applicants will need to be able to attend the workplace throughout the week (although there may be an option for one day per week to be worked from home)
Many of our interns have been successful in securing a permanent role with Splendid after the initial internship period. For this reason, please only apply if you’ve finished studying or are not committed to another job and can consider a potential role directly after the internship.

Responsibilities

As a member of our digital and social media team, you will play an important role in helping to develop strategies and content that engage our clients' target audiences and elevate their brand presence online.
You’ll collaborate with the team to deliver witty, social-first copy at speed and position brands in social conversation through relevant and easy to understand visuals.
Collaborate with the social media and creative teams to brainstorm and develop content ideas and ‘always on’ strategies based on trending topics and insights
Stay up-to-date with industry news, social media platform updates, and digital marketing trends to inform content creation and strategy decisions
Assist in the creation of compelling social media content, including copywriting, visual assets, and multimedia elements.
Manage the sharing of reactive and planned reactive social media content on brand channels.
Track and measure the performance of social media campaigns and content
Build knowledge of social influencers and content creator communities and build and maintain lists across different social channels of relevant potential partners for brand work. Occasionally support with creative mailer send outs
Daily digesting of a broad range of online/social content and trends so you learn to recognise opportunities for clients and build your knowledge and contacts
Drafting copy for social content
Picking up the phone and selling stories and content ideas for your clients to influencers
Logging media coverage, image rights and where relevant, social analytics and helping your team to report back on results
Organising and helping to deliver influencer mailers including going out to shops in London to buy samples, managing sample deliveries and liaising with couriers
Assisting with events, including researching of costs and logistics where needed
Taking part in brainstorming and learning how to generate creative ideas for the agency and clients
Presenting your thoughts and ideas to your team (including at Splendid Loves, an informal ideas sharing session)
Working with your mentor and career development manager to regularly review your progress and learning, ensuring you get the best out of your Splendid experience

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for six months.

Is previous experience in social media required for this role?

No, previous experience is not essential, although it is useful.

What are the working hours for the internship?

The role will generally require attendance at the office throughout the week, with the option to work one day per week from home.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is based in the Splendid office in East London.

What is the salary for the Social Media Intern position?

The salary is equivalent to £25,650 per annum.

What kind of projects will the intern work on?

The intern will collaborate with the digital and social media team to develop strategies and content for various clients, including copywriting and creating visual assets.

Are there opportunities for permanent roles after the internship?

Yes, many interns have successfully secured permanent roles with Splendid Communications after completing the internship.

What types of channels should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should be familiar with platforms such as SnapChat, TikTok, Meta, Reddit, and Discord.

What benefits do interns receive?

Interns receive a pro-rata allocation of 25 annual days holiday, a birthday day off, access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and many other wellbeing benefits.

How should candidates apply for the internship?

Candidates should apply through the Splendid Communications website, as they do not require a CV and follow a blind recruitment process.

When do applications close?

Applications close on 21st August 2024.

Splendid Communications

People-First Creativity™️ PASSIONATE. CREATIVE. COLLABORATIVE. REAL.

Marketing & Advertising

Industry

11-50

Employees

2003

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Splendid: Brand Stories for the Real World It used to be that a loud voice and a decent ad spend was all you needed to get your message across. In today’s fragmented world the only way to project a consistent message is with brand stories strong enough to remain intact wherever they are told and shared. At Splendid we call our approach People-First Creativity. From our strategic thinking, to the way we generate ideas, to the way we work with our clients, our starting point is real people living real lives in the real world. Brief us and we’ll challenge you, we’ll urge you to keep it real and we’ll collaborate as if we’re an extension of your team. We’re here to deliver creative work that lives beyond the industry bubble. We love what we do. We’re Splendid.