Social Media Intern
CDS Global
Social Media Intern
CDS Global
Posted 14 days ago
Internship
New York, New York
Hybrid
Smart Summary
The intern will support daily social media activities across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X, including scheduling and publishing approved content. Key tasks involve ideating and executing original static and video content, editing assets using creative software, and analyzing performance data.
This social media internship is perfect for students in Marketing, Communications, Creative, or Design fields. You'll support social media activities across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, creating content and analyzing performance. Proficiency in tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Canva is a plus.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Social Media Monitoring
Content Scheduling
Content Ideation
Short-form Video
Photoshop
Premiere Pro
Canva
Research
Data Analysis
Brand Strategy
Licensing
TikTok
X (Twitter)
Google Docs
Job Description
About King Features
King Features is a premier producer and distributor of some of the world’s most iconic intellectual properties and a leader in classic character licensing and franchise development. With one of the longest-running consumer products programs in the industry, its portfolio includes globally recognized brands such as Popeye®, Cuphead, Flash Gordon™, The Phantom™, Hägar the Horrible, Moomin, Prince Valiant®, and Mandrake the Magician.
The company produced the Emmy-nominated Netflix Animation series The Cuphead Show! and distributes beloved comics including Blondie, Beetle Bailey®, Mutts™, and many others, along with columns, editorial cartoons, and puzzles across platforms worldwide. King Features is part of Hearst Newspapers, publisher of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, and Times Union (Albany, NY), and a provider of digital marketing services and directories.
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Position Overview
The Social Media Intern will support the Brand Marketing team’s owned social media initiatives, with a focus on iconic entertainment IP including Popeye the Sailor Man, Olive Oyl, Flash Gordon, and The Phantom. These brands collectively reach more than 10 million followers across platforms.
This is a creative, hands-on opportunity to gain direct experience growing the social presence of globally recognized brands. The intern will report to the Social Media Manager and collaborate closely with cross-functional marketing partners.
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Key Responsibilities
Support and monitor day-to-day social media activity across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X
Schedule and publish approved content across owned social platforms, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery
Ideate and execute original social content (static, video, and short-form), aligned with brand voice and platform best practices
Create and edit assets using tools such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Canva, and similar creative software
Conduct research on competitive landscapes, social trends, and cultural moments to inform content strategy
Analyze performance data and social metrics to identify insights and optimization opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional partners on broader marketing initiatives and campaigns
Provide support on additional team projects, gaining exposure to brand strategy, licensing, and entertainment marketing
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Qualifications
Preferred majors: Marketing, Communications, Creative, or Design
Intermediate proficiency in relevant tools and platforms
Technical Skills:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Photoshop
Canva
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
X (Twitter)
Google Docs
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
This role is hybrid with 3 days in our NYC office (Tuesday - Thursday).
CDS Global
CDS Global is a premium solutions provider who has been the subscription management and order fulfillment expert since 1972. With 50 years of expertise, we manage 200 million consumers for more than 1,000 brands across industries, including media, nonprofits, higher education, utilities and consumer products. Connect with your customers, subscribers and donors by creating meaningful and seamless interactions using our data-driven solutions. From order management and payment processing to customer service and data analysis, we streamline your business and keep consumers engaged and satisfied. While you focus on creating great content, raising support for your mission, developing innovative products and more, we handle the operations and manage your consumer interactions. That means making sure the latest issue of Highlights for Children gets into the hands of a child or processing donations quickly to allow the American Red Cross to provide much-needed disaster relief. Backed by nearly 135 years of stability and vision from Hearst, we have the support we need to invest in technology and resources that keep you ahead of the curve.
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