Digital/Social Media Intern

UNPAID INTERNSHIP

Digital/Social Media Intern

Are you passionate about social media, digital storytelling, and creating content that connects with audiences? We are looking for a Digital/Social Media Intern who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced media environment.

This internship provides an opportunity to work with digital and station teams to create and share engaging content across platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and other digital and social channels. The ideal candidate is creative, curious, organized, and interested in learning how content is developed, distributed, and measured across today's digital platforms.

What You'll Do

• Assist with creating, editing, and publishing content across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms
• Help create engaging social content, including Reels, Shorts, Stories, video clips, graphics, captions, and posts
• Identify station, news, community, and entertainment content that can be adapted for social media audiences
• Assist with preparing and publishing video content, including writing headlines, captions, descriptions, and other supporting copy
• Help promote station programming, community events, special projects, and other initiatives through digital and social platforms
• Monitor social media activity, audience engagement, and emerging trends to help identify new content opportunities
• Support efforts to maintain a consistent brand voice and presentation across digital platforms
• Assist with reviewing basic social media performance metrics, including views, reach, and engagement
• Collaborate with team members across digital, news, promotions, and other station departments
• Stay current on social media trends, platform features, and evolving digital content practices
• Assist with additional digital projects and assignments as needed

What We're Looking For

• Current college or university student pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, digital media, marketing, broadcasting, public relations, or a related field
• Strong interest in social media, digital content, broadcasting, journalism, or communications
• Familiarity with social media platforms, particularly YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write clear, concise, and engaging social media copy
• Creative mindset and an interest in visual and digital storytelling
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Basic experience with video editing, photography, graphic design, or other content-creation tools is a plus
• Willingness and ability to learn new digital platforms and technology

What You'll Gain

This internship offers hands-on exposure to social media content creation, short-form video, digital storytelling, audience engagement, analytics, brand management, and digital strategy within a professional media environment.

You'll have the opportunity to build practical skills while working alongside experienced media professionals and contributing to content seen by audiences across multiple digital platforms.

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant''s or employee''s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team:

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.