Social Media Intern: Civic Engagement & Content Creator

MS Votes; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Votes is seeking a Social Media Intern for Fall 2026, a paid role to help grow our Instagram and TikTok presence. You’ll create engaging content, cover events, and engage young Mississippians in civic opportunities. Training is provided; travel across the state may be required.

The internship offers hands-on experience in digital storytelling, while collaborating with the Communications Department to meet monthly content goals and adhere to brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, Millsaps College, or Belhaven University.
• Available to work a minimum of three days per week on a consistent schedule.
• Must be willing to appear on camera.
• Familiarity with Instagram and TikTok and understanding of how young audiences use each platform.
• Interest in social media, communications, storytelling, marketing, digital organizing, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Be able to create content using a smartphone and be willing to learn additional content creation and editing tools.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be creative, dependable, organized, responsive to feedback, and able to meet deadlines.
• Have an interest in civic engagement and Mississippi Votes’ mission.
• Experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, photography, videography, graphic design, or video editing is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of Mississippi Votes’ TikTok and Instagram accounts.
• Create original social media content, including short-form videos, Reels, TikToks, graphics, photos, stories, and other digital assets.
• Produce a required number of approved communications assets each month, as established by the Communications Department and monthly content calendar.
• Assist with brainstorming and developing creative content that makes civic engagement, voting, organizing, and Mississippi Votes’ work accessible and engaging to young audiences.
• Identify relevant social media trends, sounds, formats, and opportunities that can be adapted appropriately for Mississippi Votes.
• Appear on camera for Mississippi Votes social media content when needed.
• Capture photos, videos, interviews, and other content at Mississippi Votes programs and events.
• Attend select community events, organizational programs, trainings, and activities to provide on-site communications and social media coverage.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining digital content and media assets.
• Support audience engagement and other social media management activities as assigned.
• Participate in regularly scheduled Communications Department trainings, content meetings, and professional development sessions.
• Follow Mississippi Votes’ communications standards, brand guidelines, messaging, and approval processes.
• Complete other communications-related assignments as needed.

Job description

Mississippi Votes is seeking a Social Media Intern for Fall 2026, a paid role to help grow our Instagram and TikTok presence. You’ll create engaging content, cover events, and engage young Mississippians in civic opportunities. Training is provided; travel across the state may be required.

The internship offers hands-on experience in digital storytelling, while collaborating with the Communications Department to meet monthly content goals and adhere to brand guidelines.