Social Media Intern

Parris Communications is a full-service strategic communications firm, specializing in public relations, community outreach campaigns, criss communications and public issues management. Now in our 35th year, our broad range of services also includes media relations campaigns, media and presentation training, advertising campaign development, community outreach efforts and special events management.

Parris Communications is proud to be named a Best Place to Work for 16 years in the extra small business category by the Kansas City Business Journal.

Requirement/Skills

We seek an enthusiastic intern(s) to work with us on our client social media. We ask that they have a solid understanding of the following:

• Social media copy writing

• Social media listening and community management skills

• Understanding of social media platforms

• Creating graphics for social media (Canva or other graphic design platform is preferred)

Responsibilities will include:

• Posting requests from clients in a timely manner

• Creating graphics for social media posts when needed

• Drafting a monthly social analytics report

• Responding to private messages and public comments in a professional manner

• Sharing reviews, public comments and feedback with clients

• Interacting with customer comments

• Distributing weekly e-newsletter

• Monitoring social media engagement and comments through Sprout Social

Internship candidates should be actively enrolled in or a recent graduate of a university public relations, marketing, advertising or other related program. The position pays $15/hour with the option for school credit as needed. Intern availability should be between 10-30 hours per week.

To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and social media writing samples to:

Jenna Black, Senior Account Executive

jblack@parriscommunications.com