Intern, Social Media – Marketplace

American Public Media Group

. Assist in conceiving, producing, and executing social media campaigns for Marketplace and its portfolio of podcasts .

Posted 9/19/2026internshipRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing, editing, and social media content creation skills, with a focus on engaging audiences across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Familiarity with Adobe programs and a keen interest in economic news are essential for producing compelling social media campaigns.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Social Media Campaign ExecutionContent Creation for Social MediaAdobe Programs ProficiencyWriting and Editing SkillsKnowledge of Social Media Trends

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Hard Skills

Social Media Content CreationCopywritingContent EditingSocial Media Metrics AnalysisResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Creative ThinkingTeam CollaborationProactive Problem SolvingAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Adobe ProgramsPhoto Editing SoftwareVideo Editing SoftwareAudio Editing Software

Industry Keywords

Economic NewsSocial Media TrendsPodcast PromotionEngaging Content

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in conceiving, producing, and executing social media campaigns for Marketplace and its portfolio of podcasts
Create engaging content on tight deadlines for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other social media platforms
Write engaging copy to help drive podcast downloads
Brainstorm and research original content ideas
Collaborate with various show teams to create compelling, engaging social content
Learn journalism social media best practices, current social media trends, social copywriting, platform-specific content creation, and social media metrics analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduates within the past 18 months
Must be able to work 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, roughly 9:00–5:00pm, for the duration of the internship
Interest in economic news and how it intersects with people's lives
Knowledge of various social media platforms and latest social media trends
Knowledge of Adobe programs and/or other photo, video, and audio editing programs
Writing, proof-reading, and editing skills
Creative thinker and idea generator
A team player who is accountable, proactive, and solution oriented
Familiarity with Marketplace’s content and voice is preferred
Must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible to accrue sick time off
Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA
Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan
Robust onboarding experience
On-the-job training
Workforce readiness training
Formal performance review feedback sessions
Brown bag sessions to gain broader perspectives of the organization