About the role#
Rothe Development Inc is hiring a Social Media Intern to support digital communications for the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services contract. This role focuses on sharing information about NASA missions through digital platforms. You will work as part of a team that manages multimedia and technical communications for the Office of the Chief Information Officer and the Office of Communications.
What you'll do#
- Brainstorm and develop creative concepts for social media campaigns and audience engagement.
- Research social media trends, creator best practices, and new digital content formats.
- Assist with the planning, scripting, and production of short-form video content.
- Participate in content planning meetings and contribute ideas for storytelling.
- Draft social media copy, captions, and supporting content.
- Monitor social media trends and support audience insights activities.
- Collaborate with communications professionals on content development projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Media, Multimedia Production, Film, Video, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience through coursework, student organizations, internships, volunteer work, or personal projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of major social media platforms and current trends.
- Familiarity with creating content for social media.
- Interest in science communication, storytelling, or public affairs.
- Experience with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Express, or CapCut is preferred.
- Basic experience with Adobe Photoshop for image editing and graphic support is preferred.
- Experience managing personal, student, or professional social media accounts is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Greenbelt, Maryland.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Schedule: Part-time, 10 to 20 hours per week.
- Compensation: $20.50 to $23.58 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
- Note: The employee is responsible for travel costs to the nearest NASA Center for badging and equipment pickup. You must have a reliable internet connection and the ability to VPN into the NASA network.
About Rothe Development Inc
Rothe Development Inc provides engineering, IT, and calibration services to commercial and industrial sectors. The company operates out of Webster, Texas, and has been in business since 1967. Its work includes mechanical and electrical engineering, network security, and precision metrology. The firm serves clients in fields such as aerospace, energy, and medical research.
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