Social Media Intern
Hearst
Social Media Intern
Hearst
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 duties involve ideating and executing original static and video content, editing assets using creative software, and analyzing performance data.
King Features is seeking a Social Media Intern to support their Brand Marketing team. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X, along with creative tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Canva. A preferred major in Marketing, Communications, Creative, or Design is a plus.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Social Media
Content Creation
Content Scheduling
Photoshop
Premiere Pro
Canva
TikTok
X (Twitter)
Research
Data Analysis
Brand Strategy
Licensing
Marketing Initiatives
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).
Hearst
As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN. Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.
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