Digital Marketing Intern (Unpaid)

Queen City News is a trusted source of news, entertainment, and community stories for Charlotte, NC. As we continue to evolve in the digital age, we’re looking for a passionate and creative Digital Marketing Intern to join our team and help us connect with our audience on the platforms they use most—social media, mobile, and web. This is an unpaid internship designed to provide hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and social media strategy. You’ll work alongside our marketing team to create engaging content, grow our online presence, and make a real impact in our community.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-World Experience: Gain practical skills in digital marketing, social media management, and content creation.
• Portfolio Building: Create content and campaigns you can showcase to future employers.
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced marketing professionals in a fast-paced media environment.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and build your professional network.
• College Credit: We’ll work with your school to ensure you receive academic credit for your internship.

Responsibilities

As a Digital Marketing Intern, you’ll play a key role in helping us modernize our marketing efforts. This position is part-time or full-time with flexible hours. Your tasks will include:

• Content Creation: Assist in repurposing on-air content (e.g., promos, news segments) into engaging social media posts, short-form videos, and graphics.
• Social Media Management: Help schedule and post content across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Audience Engagement: Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions to build community engagement.
• Analytics Tracking: Assist in tracking and analyzing social media performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Campaign Support: Collaborate with the marketing team to plan and execute digital campaigns that align with on-air promotions.
• Trend Research: Stay up-to-date on social media trends and suggest creative ways to incorporate them into our strategy.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Creative and Tech-Savvy: Familiar with social media platforms and basic design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Express).
• A Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-Oriented: Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Passionate About Media: Interested in journalism, broadcasting, or digital marketing.
• A Team Player: Willing to collaborate and contribute ideas.
• Self-Motivated: Eager to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro).
• Familiarity with social media analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Facebook Insights).
• Basic knowledge of graphic design principles.