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ENGAGEMENT/MARKETING INTERN for local news media company

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Spinning Forward
Spinning Forward
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Flavian DeLima
Flavian DeLima
Publisher & Founder
(11)
5
Project
Academic experience
60 hours of work total
Student
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Digital marketing Community engagement Event planning Social media marketing
Skills
engagement marketing social media content creation tiktok newsletters social media surveys
Details
  • The main objective for an Engagement/Marketing Intern is to contribute to Spinning Forward's strategy to engage in the community in the Toronto area through events and social media creation and marketing. Convert newsletter content and audio/video interview content to short catchy social media posts in the form of slides or short-form videos. Help plan an in-person or online event. Assist in researching sponsors for events and content
  • Produce and publish 10-15 pieces of content (image and content), help organize 1 event, and research 3 potential sponsors.




Deliverables


  • Help our social media channels, by creating and posting 10-15 content, pieces via our newsletter and audio-video content.
  • Help research 3 sponsors for event or newsletter sponsors.
  • Help plan for 1 event (online or in-person)



Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Reduced inequalities

About the company

Company
https://spinningforward.com/
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Education, Media & production, Arts, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Public relations & communications
Representation
Minority-Owned BIPOC-Owned Social Enterprise

Spinning Forward, an award-winning and trusted local digital media newsroom and social enterprise. We're all about covering hot topics and issues in the Toronto region and online that matter to aspiring young content creators of color aged 16-34.

Our mission? Keeping you in the loop, sparking conversations, and for Gen Z and Millennial content creators of color in the Greater Toronto Area to succeed both online and IRL (In Real Life). 🌈 We stand for diversity, fairness, inclusivity, and justice for all in real life and across the digital world! πŸ’¬πŸŒ #SpinningForward #DiversityMatters #Empowerment

If interested, learn more and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter publication at https://spinningforward.com/ and read one of our newsletter issues at https://news.spinningforward.com/ If you have ever wondered what it takes to be a part-time or full-time content creator, please apply and sign up to our newsletter.

Note: We highly value lived experiences and strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary people, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and we welcome the new insight such a candidate would provide.