SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

Everytown for Gun Safety is hiring a Social Media Video Intern to support with the creation of social-first video content that amplifies the voices of the gun violence prevention movement online, educates our audiences about the issue and common-sense solutions, and drives supporters to take action. The ideal person for this role will be skilled in drafting accessible social media content, keeping their finger on the pulse of what?s trending online, and supporting the production of engaging video content.

This paid internship will run through the summer and is limited to 20 hours per week. The start and end dates are flexible. The position will sit on the national social media team as part of the digital campaigns team, and is based in our New York City office.

In this role you will:
? Support with short- and long-form social-first video content:
? Help with pitching, scriptwriting, editing, producing, vetting, and project management
? Work with the social media, creative, and video teams to identify engaging and platform-specific video content and collaborate to create it
? Track evolving video trends on social media and share learnings with the team
? Support with drafting social media content for Instagram, Threads, Facebook, BlueSky, TikTok, and YouTube
? Support with rapid response content creation and community management

In this role, you will learn:
? How to break down difficult material?about research, policy, and litigation?and turn it into educational, action-oriented social media content
? Social media best practices in the social justice non-profit sector
? How to work with multiple stakeholders on content to hit a goal

Required qualifications: ? Current undergraduate students are encouraged to apply ? Strong written communication and organizational skills ? Strong attention to detail ? Fluency in social media platforms, and an excitement around reaching new audiences and learning new skills ? A mindset for inclusivity, equity and trying new things online ? A passion for advocacy and an interest in the gun violence prevention movement ? Pluses include: video editing skills, experience with social media tools like Sprout and CapCut

The minimum hourly rate for this role is $17.00p/hr

ABOUT EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund (?Everytown for Gun Safety?) is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the nation with nearly ten million supporters, including parents, students, survivors, educators, gun owners, and Americans fighting for common sense gun safety. Through victories in Congress, statehouses, corporate America, the courts, and town halls across the country, Everytown is helping change how Americans think about this public health threat. At the core of Everytown is Moms Demand Action, a grassroots movement of American mothers founded the day after the Sandy Hook tragedy, and Students Demand Action. Learn more at everytown.org and follow us @Everytown.

You can learn about the framework that guides our work by viewing Everytown's Organizations Values

Everytown for Gun Safety provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success.

20 hours per week

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