Intern: Content publishing and Social media at The Alternative [Closed]

WhereBangalore

OrganizerThe Alternative(Start-up)

Important Dates

Start Date: February 16, 2012
End Date : May 16, 2012

Deadline: February 23, 2012

Eligibility Undergrad Level

Type of Opportunity Internship/Training

Tags

Published OnFebruary 16, 2012

Who are we?

The Alternative (www.thealternative.in) is a media publication that aims to engage mainstream audience in conversations on social impact. It strives to make social good an extension of everyday life by highlighting issues, solutions, and tangible choices we can make to positively impact the world around us.

What are we looking for?

The true impact of creating relevant and engaging content is when it is finally in the hands of those who can act on it. In order to ensure that our content has maximum reach amidst the mainstream audience today, we are looking enthusiastic and passionate interns who could support us with our online content publishing and social media engagement. The Intern will be responsible for publishing content in such a way that it is optimized for SEO and adheres to our content guidelines; She / he will also be responsible for executing our social media strategy through channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The intern will monitor social and content analytics to provide actionable insights to the editorial team.

Is this for you?

We are a small organization with an exclusive focus on social development and strong interest in media. There are always a million things going on as part of our work. And all of us come with strong opinions based on our everyday experiences and insights. Given these circumstances, our office space is high on discussions and debates on all that is raging and relevant.

So, we are interested in Interns who are self-driven, willing to work in a highly dynamic work environment, thrive on conversations on topics ranging from social media to social development to films to music and believe in learning by doing and by engaging with others.

Professionally, the internship will most benefit

Students of Journalism, Media and Mass communication to get a first-hand experience of working with a contemporary digital media publication Those interested in Marketing and Branding to understand how the power of social media can be used to build communities, engage audiences and maximize reach of the product Those passionate about social causes and are looking for ways in which regular people can be encouraged to be part of social action.

Required Skills

Excellent English writing/communication skills Comfortable with technology and working on online software – google apps, social media, Content Management systems for blogs etc. Have good computer and high speed internet access at home. Have an interest in contributing to social good.

Nature of work

This is a part-time position and will require a commitment of least 12-14 hours a week (approximately two hours a day). While day to day coordination of the work will be through phone and email, the person should be willing to come to our office whenever needed.

Compensation

The Intern will be paid a competitive remuneration based on the number of hours contributed and the scope of work.

Contact

Rathish Balakrishnan, Director, Sattva Media and Consulting Pvt. Ltd

rathish@sattva.co.in / +91 9742 33 33 75

Website of Opportunity: http://thealternative.in

Email address/Contact Page: rathish@sattva.co.in