About the job
Slate is seeking a motivated and creative Audience Engagement Intern to contribute to the growth of our social video audience. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, adept at connecting with users across various social platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, with the goal of expanding Slate’s reach and enhancing our relationship with existing followers.
The perfect candidate will have a keen news sensibility, experience in editing short-form videos, and the ability to write captivating copy. They will think innovatively about engaging audiences who are continuously scrolling through their feeds and have ideas for exploring new audience segments. Proficiency in using analytics to inform strategy is essential.
As an Audience Engagement Intern, you will play a vital role in identifying evolving digital media trends and will be eager to experiment with new strategies. You will collaborate across departments, working closely with writers and editors on the site side, as well as producers, hosts, and the art and video teams.
While this internship primarily centers on social video, you will also have the chance to broaden your skill set in audience strategy, with opportunities to engage in podcast promotion, newsletters, and Reddit interactions.
This position is based in one of Slate's offices in New York or Washington, D. C. The pay is minimum wage, and the expected commitment is between 35 to 40 hours per week. The internship has a flexible start date in May or early June and will last for three months.

