Purpose of Position
The digital intern will provide support to the Development and Communications department in developing and delivering on-brand, strategic, integrated social media and digital content. The ideal candidate will provide ad hoc support to a variety of team members within the development and communications department of Covenant House Toronto.
Downtown, Toronto
Responsibilities:
- With support and direction from the Integrated Content Manager, help execute Covenant House Toronto’s social media strategy through identified channels.
- Craft daily social posts, graphics and other creative assets aligned with the agency’s social media strategy.
- Create and post short relevant impactful multimedia videos for social channels.
- Support social media efforts for the agency’s annual fundraising events.
- Support various daily tasks to gather and create content, including photo and media editing.
- Support the development of our monthly social media content editorial calendar.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience creating, editing and posting social media content.
- Communications, journalism or equivalent diploma or degree in progress.
- Creative and nimble approach to social media, with the ability to create on-brand content.
- Strong writing abilities, and experience tailoring content to specific audiences and channels.
- Understanding of social media platforms and digital trends and best practices.
- Comfort in and ability to learn new technologies, including CMS.
- Some experience analyzing metrics and campaign performance considered a strong asset.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing and time-sensitive deadlines.
Interested candidates are welcome to apply directly to this posting on or by May 7, 2024. Only those selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls please.