Reddit Intern

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.  

MLive is an award-winning, highly innovative digital news organization where experimentation and flexibility are a must. We are leaders in digital news, yet our core mission is top-tier journalism. MLive is a leader and one of the largest social media brands of publishers in Michigan with over 3.8 million followers across all platforms.

 

As an Advance Local Reddit Intern with MLive, you will be part of a dynamic and inclusive newsroom team focused on local journalism for one of the country’s largest privately owned media companies. This 15-20-hour a week internship is paid and is a remote position.   The pay rate for this position is $15/hr.

 

About the Role:
We’re looking for a Reddit-savvy intern to help us better understand, contribute to, and grow our presence on the platform. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands Reddit’s unique culture and is excited about using it to amplify journalism and connect with engaged communities.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Monitor and engage in relevant subreddit communities
• Write thoughtful, non-promotional posts and comments that reflect MLive’s voice and journalism values
• Surface trends, questions, and conversations that could inform reporting or social strategy
• Identify opportunities for MLive content to spark engagement or answer community questions
• Track feedback and engagement, and suggest ways to evolve our Reddit approach

What We’re Looking For:

• A regular Reddit user who knows the landscape, etiquette, and key subreddits
• Strong writing skills and sharp editorial judgment
• Curiosity about community engagement and audience development
• Interest in local journalism, Michigan news, and connecting people with useful information
• Organized, independent, and comfortable experimenting

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with community moderation or running social accounts
• Familiarity with Reddit analytics or social listening tools
• A creative eye for turning local news into conversational, shareable posts

 

To Apply:
Please submit your resume, a short note explaining your interest in Reddit and journalism, and (optionally) a sample Reddit post or comment you’ve written—or would write—for an MLive article.