SUMMER 2024 - Social Media Content Creator Intern

As a Shark Group Social Media intern, you are an important part of the team.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to hit the ground running with various projects? Do you embrace creative challenges while still thinking outside of the box? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this opportunity is for you.

The Social Media division of The Shark Group is looking for a strong, determined, virtual candidate to join our team. If you think you have what it takes, then we want to meet YOU.

Overview: The Shark Group is a Marketing and Consulting firm that offers branding solutions for top brands and celebrities. Founded by Daymond John, star of ABC’s hit show, Shark Tank, our goal is to tap into the heart of a brand and position it for success.

All applicants must have the following skills:

• Enrolled in a college or university with a focus on marketing, communications, journalism, or related fields.
• Well-versed in social media including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a keen eye for grammar, spelling, and punctuation for writing social media copy.
• Strong passion for content creation, storytelling, and visual communication.
• Creative thinking and the ability to brainstorm and develop unique and engaging content.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure brand-voice consistency across all channels.
• Strong initiative and willingness to take ownership and accountability in order to meet deadlines.
• Organized, have a strong attention to detail, and be able to complete projects independently.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of analytics and eagerness to learn and improve performance metrics.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm to learn about the business.
• Work on multiple projects concurrently, balancing time constraints while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Enthusiasm to learn about the business.

As an intern, you will gain educational experience by:

• Participating in day-to-day social media execution, including but not limited to, creating, scheduling, and posting content.
• Developing and creating engaging and relevant content for various platforms and social media campaigns by contributing in brainstorming sessions.
• Collaborating with designers to produce visually appealing graphics, illustrations, and other media elements that complement written content.
• Contributing to social media content planning, including but not limited to, generating ideas for posts and copy to increase engagement.
• Researching and creating original and engaging content to drive engagement to connect with target audience for various Shark Group/Shark Tank affiliated accounts and celebrities social media followers.
• Scheduling social media content for various platforms.
• Tracking, analyzing, and reporting to gain insights into audience preferences and content effectiveness on social media content and campaign metrics.
• Maintaining an organized content calendar to ensure timely and consistent delivery of content and materials.
• Staying informed on industry trends, competitor content, and emerging formats to inspire fresh and innovative content ideas.
• Contributing in brainstorming sessions to ensure that all messaging is consistent and learning how to work effectively as a team player.
• Researching and learning how to maintain consistent brand-voice across all social media channels.
• Collaborating with the team (graphic designers, marketers, and other team members) on additional various tasks related to social media content creation.
• Supporting the department staff with other special projects, as needed.

Learning Outcomes Include:

• Develop and refine content creation skills, including storytelling and visual communication, to produce engaging materials for various platforms.
• Gain hands-on experience with graphic design tools.
• Understand the importance of brand consistency and apply brand guidelines to maintain a cohesive visual identity.
• Learn to conduct research to stay updated on industry trends and competitor content, inspiring innovative content ideas.
• Develop organizational skills in managing content calendars and delivering materials on time.
• Gain insights into audience preferences and engagement metrics to optimize content strategies.
• Acquire the ability to create various types of content, including social media posts, blog articles, infographics, and videos.
• Strengthen teamwork and communication skills by collaborating with marketing and creative teams on content projects.
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms and their functionalities.
• Experience in working effectively in a fast paced environment and managing time effectively.
• Ability to provide support in various aspects of social media marketing and team collaboration.
• Proficiency in conducting talent research within the context of social media marketing.

Requirements:

• A passion for Social Media
• All candidates must be available to intern virtually at least 3 days per week, for at least 4-6 hours per day, during the office hours of 10-6 pm EST.
• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university and able to receive credit for your internship at The Shark Group.
• Must provide an official school letter acknowledging proof of enrollment and eligibility.
• All internships will be remote, candidates must have access to working wifi and a computer/ laptop.

This is an unpaid internship; however, a $10 daily travel stipend will be provided.

The Shark Group is in compliance with all State and Federal labor laws and guidelines.