SLO Symphony Social Media Intern

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SLO Symphony is looking for a Social Media Intern that will work alongside the Communications Manager to boost our online presence. We are looking for enthusiastic media creators, and/or graphic designers who are looking to gain production and volunteer experience. Students and non-students are encouraged to apply! Students may be eligible for school credit. Please email your CV to audre@slosymphony.org

This is an unpaid, volunteer position that will mostly be working remotely. The candidate must be willing to work at least 6-8 hours per week. This opportunity is mostly virtual but may require some socially distanced opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Create compelling content for posting on social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and occasionally Twitter). This includes written content, graphics, and short videos.
• Assist in creating a social media calendar in coordination with Marketing & Communications activities.
• Engage with followers, stay on top of social media trends, and pitch ideas to increase engagement.
• Building an asset library - Sourcing images and videos (stock, royalty-free, and original) for use in future social media campaigns, and creating a digital file system to keep them organized and easy to find.
• Other duties - light manual labor, including set up and take down of drive-in concert equipment

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Candidates should be familiar with social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter
• Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and detail oriented.
• Familiarity with Canva or basic graphic design knowledge. Adobe Suite is a plus
• Ability to work independently as well with others on projects, while juggling multiple tasks.
• Ability to do research new ways to increase engagement, new trends, and new campaign ideas

What you get:

• This internship may be available for school credit
• Access to Adobe suite, SLO Symphony events, and more!
• The opportunity to use your skills to make a difference and make music more accessible to everyone
• The opportunity to work in a non-profit organization while also developing creative skills and written communication skills.
• Opportunity to work with amazing musicians to create something meaningful that can be share across multiple platforms

The San Luis Obispo Symphony is a nonprofit performing arts organization that enriches the Central Coast community through classical music. In addition to orchestral performances, SLO Symphony also provides crucial music education programs to children throughout SLO County. For more information, please visit slosymphony.org .