Social Media Intern - (NASA eMITS)

Rothe Development Inc; Greenbelt (MD); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Rothe Development Inc. is seeking a Social Media Intern to support digital communications and social media activities for NASA's eMITS contract.

The role involves developing creative concepts, researching trends, and assisting with short-form video content across platforms like Instagram and YouTube. Minimum education requires enrollment in a Bachelor's program in communications, journalism, marketing, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in social media, digital communications, and content creation.
• Knowledge of major social media platforms and current social media trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinker who can contribute ideas in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and develop creative concepts for social media campaigns, posts, and audience engagement.
• Research social media trends, creator best practices, and emerging digital content formats.
• Assist with planning, scripting, production, and packaging of short-form video content (Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts).
• Participate in content planning meetings and contribute storytelling ideas.
• Draft social media copy, captions, and supporting content.
• Support basic social media trend monitoring and audience insights activities.
• Collaborate with communications professionals on content development projects.

Skills

Social media

Digital communications

Content creation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Media, Multimedia Production, Film/Video

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Express

CapCut

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Rothe is seeking a Social Media Intern to provide support for digital communications and social media activities for the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS) contract. eMITS is the Agency's enterprise-level contract creating and delivering multimedia and technical communications through the use of the internet, digital platforms, and IT management for NASA's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Office of Communications (OCOMM). From photographing rocket launches and recoveries, to producing engaging videos, to information technology management, to using social media to share NASA's message, eMITS integrates services for NASA IT and provides NASA's communication to the outside world. Come join us in support of NASA's mission to inspire the world through information and discovery.

Functional Responsibilities

Responsibilities include

• Brainstorm and develop creative concepts for social media campaigns, posts, and audience engagement.
• Research social media trends, creator best practices, and emerging digital content formats.
• Assist with the planning, scripting, production, and packaging of short-form video content, including Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical video formats.
• Participate in content planning meetings and contribute ideas for storytelling opportunities.
• Draft social media copy, captions, and supporting content.
• Support basic social media trend monitoring and audience insights activities.
• Collaborate with communications professionals on content development projects.

Software and tools may include

• Microsoft Office 365
• Adobe Photoshop
• Software platforms used to manage social media
• Platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and YouTube

Education and Experience

Minimum Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Media, Multimedia Production, Film/Video, or a related field.

Minimum Experience

Demonstrated experience through coursework, student organizations, internships, volunteer work, personal projects, or social media activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong interest in social media, digital communications, and content creation.
• Knowledge of major social media platforms and current social media trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to contribute ideas in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with creating content for social media platforms.

Preferred Qualifications (not required for consideration)

• Basic experience with Adobe Photoshop for image editing and graphic support.
• Demonstrated awareness of social media culture, emerging trends, and platform-specific best practices, with the ability to translate trends into brand-appropriate content ideas.
• Experience using video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Express, CapCut, or similar applications.
• Understanding of social media analytics and performance metrics.
• Experience managing personal, student, organizational, or professional social media accounts.
• Interest in science communication, storytelling, multimedia production, or public affairs.

COMPENSATION

$20.50 to $23.58/hr, part time (10 to 20 hours a week)

For this hybrid position, the employee bears travel costs to the nearest NASA Center for badging and issue of NASA IT equipment, and must have a reliable internet connection and be able to VPN into the NASA network to conduct work.

Rothe is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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