Allies of Skin – Editorial and Social Media Intern

The Editorial and Social Media Intern is responsible for assisting the Managing Editor in the day-to-day operations of Allies Agenda by:

• Pitching stories – reporting and writing them, when necessary
• Assisting with visual assets for feature stories (photography, illustration, retouching)
• Assisting with lifestyle and interview photo shoots
• Transcription of interviews
• Fact-checking and assisting with research on stories
• Driving awareness of new blog posts by posting the articles into relevant forums and groups
• Upload and manage blog posts in WordPress (initially under supervision from managing editor)

The intern will also be responsible for coordinating and executing the company’s social media strategy across key social media channels such as Instagram.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven written communication skills, and a passion for writing both short and long copy
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• An interest in marketing, communications and social media
• A passion for beauty, skincare and lifestyle
• Familiarity with key social media tools (eg. Instagram, Facebook) and with visual editing software such as Photoshop and Illustrator
• Excellent attention to detail and a high motivation to learn
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and a resilient attitude towards challenges
• The ability to prioritise work and complete tasks with quick turnaround times and minimal fuss
• The ability to work collaboratively with a team