Social media internship in Chicago -- paid for 6 months

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Crain's Chicago Business is currently seeking a paid intern to assist with social media and community management. Deep knowledge and understanding of the business community is a must, and an excitement for emerging digitaltrends is key. This internship is full-time (M-F during normal business hours), and will last for approximately six months.



Job Responsibilities

Monitor, build and maintain Crain's active presence on a variety of social channels including: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Tumblr, StumbleUpon and Foursquare
Regularly monitor online conversations and respond accordingly; watch for key trends and potential story ideas
Foster a sense of community online that encourages Crain's readers to actively engage and participate in discussion, and feel invested in our online community
Serve as key source of digital trends for newsroom
Assist in developing online strategies


Job Requirements

Experience in Journalism or related field
Strong attention to detail
Comfort and experience with social media beyond just personal use
Excellent writing and editing skills
Ability to communicate effectively both on and offline
Ability to work independently and react quickly


To apply, please send résumé and relevant clips to Gabrielle Tompkins, gtompkins@crain.com.