What does a Social Media Intern do?
A Social Media Intern handles social media communications for an organisation. They are employed as part of an internship programme to gain practical experience working with various social media platforms. These programmes can last for a few weeks or up to a year. Social Media Interns work under the supervision of a Social Media Manager and carry out different tasks as assigned to them. They may be required to collaborate with other teams to achieve the company’s goals and objectives. Social Media Interns may work full time or part time. They typically work in an office environment and carry out most of their duties seated at a computer.
Social Media Intern skills and qualifications
Social Media Intern must be internet savvy. They must also have good interpersonal and marketing skills. A successful Social Media Intern candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications necessary to perform their duties effectively, these include:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- In-depth understanding of social media platforms and scheduling tools
- Creativity
- Attention to detail and excellent organisation skills
- Customer service skills
Social Media Intern experience requirements
Typically, a Social Media Intern requires some experience working with various social media platforms. However, experience gained during a relevant degree program will come in handy. A strong background in media communications, copywriting and visual design could be useful to a Social Media Intern. Previous experience in growing a social media following is key. Volunteer work is also a plus. Other experience requirements vary based on the length of the internship, the hiring organisation and other factors.
Social media Intern education and training requirements
A Social Media Intern should be a recent graduate of a media and communications, media studies, mass communication or related degree programs. They could also be in their second year of university. Some employers accept Social Media Interns who don’t have a degree, but have completed an apprenticeship in digital marketing or digital community management.
Relevant Social Media Intern training programs include a Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Professional Marketing or Professional Digital Marketing issued by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Level 5 Professional Certificate from the Institute of Data and Marketing (IDM) and the Advanced Certificate in Digital Copywriting from IDM.
Social Media Intern salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Social Media Intern in the UK is £9.95 per hour. Salary varies based on the hiring company, industry, geographical location of the business and the applicant’s level of experience.
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