National Geographic Social Media Intern, Summer 2025

Job Posting Title:

National Geographic Social Media Intern, Summer 2025

Req ID:

10109251

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Join us for the opportunity to intern with National Geographic Social Media Marketing team! Our work spans across editorial, magazine, TV and film/docs. We work to create impactful and social first campaigns to highlight the work done across the company and tell the stories of our talent, explorers, photographers and the fans/followers of our accounts. We are always scrolling, on top on trends, focused on our audience and work to tell stories that will be moving, impactful educational and entertaining. Working with this team requires excitement for social, a positive attitude and willingness to jump in and help in a lot of different ways!

The approximate dates of this internship are May 2025 through August 2025. If selected for this role, you will report directly to the VP of Social Media. A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Social Media Intern, Summer 2025 position is required.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create a weekly newsletter update with trending social topics and ideas to share with social and editorial teams

• Work directly with the social team on editing, posting and planning for social

• Research social trends and moments and report on them weekly

• Work closely with the D23 lead on planning and execution of the Nat Geo presence at this yearly event

• Choose a topic or area of interest to create a deck for that they will present to the social team at the end of the summer

• Learn how to apply analytics, audience insights & strategies to inform creative social activations and online content for titles

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Enthusiasm for social media platforms

• Fascination with crafting and promoting content

• Proficient in verbal and written communication

• Analytical and organized

• Ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous projects and meet deadlines

• Driven and resourceful, adept at working autonomously

• Curiosity about television and publishing industries

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong news judgment

• Well-versed in social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter as both a consumer and creator

• Enthusiastic follower of National Geographic TV shows and Disney+ films

Education  

• Junior or Senior year preferred

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements: 

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.

• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Required Documents

• A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Social Media Intern, Summer 2025 position is required.

Additional Information

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

• The approximate dates of this internship are May 2025 through August 2025

• Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm ET for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Washington D.C. area

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this internship in Washington D.C. is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

National Geographic

Job Posting Primary Business:

National Geographic Enterprise

Primary Job Posting Category:

Marketing and Digital Media Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Washington, DC, USA

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