Summer Paid Intern - Social Media & Marketing

This is a Full Time Paid Internship

Social Media & Marketing Internships- Summer 2022 (Hybrid)

Overview

This summer our Internship Program will be a hybrid program. A hybrid program means interns will be expected to come into their designated office location about 3 times a week. All internships will be hybrid unless explicitly stated as a remote opportunity.

(This Hybrid opportunity is located in Silver Spring, Maryland).

Opportunities you could be considered for may include (but are not limited to):

Responsibilities

TLC Multiplatform Social Intern: The Multiplatform Social team produces and publishes multi-platform content to enhance the TLC and Discovery brand, drive tune-in, and engage with fans. Through collaborating with internal departments and external partners, we produce a variety of digital content that supports each new and returning series that is viewed by millions. This team is an essential part of promoting popular series, expanding the TLC brand, and entertaining new and longtime fans.

Responsibilities:
This internship will focus on writing, producing, and publishing content for TLC's social media platforms and site. They will collaborate with video editors to create and post social videos, TikToks, and GIFs that engage with current social trends while entertaining our fans and followers.

Interns will learn to manage an editorial calendar and to copy-write for social media. This internship will give you incredible hands-on experience to prepare you to start a career in the entertainment and social media industry.

Discovery Marketing Intern: Our department is responsible for marketing all shows on discovery , from originals and exclusives to content that airs on discovery from the networks, as well as original acquisitions.

Responsibilities:
This intern will assist in the coordination of Originals Campaigns, including developing a marketing strategy, creative strategy, and working on project management of all creative for shows and paid marketing campaigns. They will also help look at the performance marketing of assets and campaigns to determine what assets and shows have performed well in the past and how we can adapt those learnings to future campaigns, as well as assist in operations and logistics for the department. They will assist in writing briefs and attend strategy and content presentations across the discovery org.

ID Creative Marketing Intern: If you see an impactful True Crime promo, trailer, or social spot... chances are it came from our department. The ID Marketing Department is on the cutting edge of the fast changing television/ streaming landscape, uniquely poised as a lean team that delivers big results. We produce strong creative for sensitive and intense content and we take that responsibility seriously.

The intern would have the opportunity to shadow and assist creative producers and help with the tasks on both the creative side and project management side, including logging episodes, setting up project folders, communicating with editors, managing voiceover sessions, and working with strategy and design to see how a campaign comes together--soup to nuts! In terms of bigger picture projects, the intern would take an upcoming priority on our calendar and actually produce a promo for it, from pitching and scripting, to working with an editor and sound designer to execute. We also hope to give them a large scale marketing research project to examine promo performance across streaming and linear platforms.

ID/TRVL Digital & Social Media Intern: The ID/TRVL Digital & Social Media team supports two of Discovery’s niche networks covering true crime and paranormal. We’re responsible for promoting each networks’ shows and brand through content that engages fans and sparks conversation. Our team covers editorial, social media, and social video and our work can be found on our owned blogs, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. We’re a fun and creative group that values diversity and fresh perspectives. Bring your love for memes, pop culture, and storytelling.

Our intern will be responsible for supporting the editorial, social, and video teams. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in gaining exposure to multiple areas within the digital/social space. Key responsibilities will include supporting the editorial team with image research and photo editing; copywriting for blogs and social media; creating social posts for Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram; screening shows and finding the best clips to post to social.

At the end of the summer, we expect our intern to understand how to create engaging and impactful content for blogs and social media and how to create a digital/social promotion plan for a key network priority.

Qualifications

* Must be currently enrolled as a student (proof of enrollment will be required if selected for an internship)

* Must be a rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate student

* Must have at least a 3.0 GPA

* Must have the legal right to work in the United States

About Our ProgramDiscovery’s internationally recognized intern program attracts the country’s boldest and brightest students for a paid, for-credit, real-world work experience in the entertainment and media industry. Like other Fortune 500 companies, we believe in immersing our students in all aspects of our business, giving them first-hand experience working for the global leader in real-life entertainment. So what sets us apart? We’re passionate about investing in our interns-- both personally and professionally. Whether our program is in-person, remote, or hybrid, every semester is packed with speaker sessions with executives, LinkedIn profile reviews, recruiter panels, roundtable events, and professional seminars-- and that just scratches the surface. Think our program sounds pretty awesome? Our former interns thought so too! This year, we were voted into Vault’s 2022 internship rankings for best overall internships, best media and telecom internships, best sales and marketing internships, and best internships for software engineering. Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer:
• Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans
• Professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
• Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables
• Incredible networking opportunities and a robust intern alumni network
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture

What you can expect to take away from the semester:
• Opportunity to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had
• The insider scoop on the TV industry and what happens behind the scenes
• Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career
• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure

And finally, what to know before applying:
• We offer 12-week spring and summer opportunities
• Our Summer 2022 program will run from Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 to Friday, August 19, 2022.
• The?application deadline for Summer 2022 is Friday, March, 4th. After this date, we cannot guarantee your application will be reviewed for the position.
• Our internships are paid opportunities. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired.
• We do not require a cover letter- please do not submit one. Instead, demonstrate your passion for the position through your resume and interviews.

Interviewing will take place from February through mid-April. A Discovery Intern team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.