Social Media Manager Intern at Africans in Technology LLC

Wayne State University; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to Africans in Tech events

Tickets to tech conferences

Food during shooting days

Gas reimbursement for in-person work

Job summary

Wayne State University is looking for a part-time Social Media Manager Intern to join the Africans in Tech Podcast team. This integral role involves crafting and scheduling engaging content across platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn while collaborating closely with fellow interns.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for storytelling, social media management experience, and a creative mindset. This unique opportunity offers flexible hours, direct exposure to industry leaders, and the potential for advancement to a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Basic experience with social media management (personal or business)
• Familiarity with Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook content formats
• Ability to manage a content calendar

Responsibilities

• Publish 3 posts per week on each platform
• Collaborate with the Videography Intern
• Research and create engaging posts about tech professionals

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Research skills

Strong writing skills

Basic design skills

Tools

Buffer

Hootsuite

Canva

CapCut

Job description

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Social Media Manager Intern (Part-Time) – Africans in Tech Podcast

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid: Remote + occasional in-person)
Schedule: Flexible (10–15 hours per week)
Compensation: $15–$20/hour (based on experience) + perks

About Us

Africans in Tech is a global storytelling platform amplifying the voices of tech talent across the African diaspora while spotlighting innovation on the continent. Through our podcast, we share powerful conversations that inform, inspire, and connect a growing global audience.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Social Media Manager Intern who is creative, organized, and consistent in delivering engaging content across multiple platforms. This role is responsible for planning, creating, and publishing content that drives engagement and grows our audience across Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.

This individual will work closely with our Videography Intern to ensure podcast clips (reels/shorts) are effectively distributed and optimized across platforms. The role also includes researching podcast guests and turning their stories into engaging, educational, and shareable content.

Key Responsibilities

• Publish 3 posts per week on each platform:
  • Instagram (Reels + carousel/engagement posts)
  • LinkedIn (professional insights + guest highlights)
  • YouTube (Shorts + community engagement posts)
  • Facebook (engagement + reshared content)
• Collaborate with the Videography Intern to:
  • Post podcast clips, reels, and highlights consistently
  • Ensure content is formatted correctly for each platform
• Research upcoming and past podcast guests to:
  • Create engaging posts (facts, achievements, discussion topics)
  • Develop storytelling-driven captions that spark conversation
• Utilize existing Africans in Tech templates or create new ones that align with the brand
• Set up and manage content scheduling/automation tools (e.g., Buffer, Hootsuite, Later, etc.) to streamline posting
• Monitor engagement (likes, comments, shares) and suggest improvements
• Stay up to date on social media trends and recommend content ideas

Qualifications

• Basic experience with social media management (personal brand or business)
• Familiarity with Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook content formats
• Strong writing skills for captions and storytelling
• Basic design skills (Canva, CapCut, or similar tools)
• Ability to research and summarize information about tech professionals
• Organized and able to manage a content calendar
• Experience with scheduling/automation tools is a plus

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who is consistent and reliable with posting schedules
• A self-starter who doesn’t need constant oversight
• Creative thinker who can turn simple ideas into engaging content
• Strong communicator who collaborates well with the team
• Someone passionate about tech, storytelling, and community growth
• Flexible working hours (remote-friendly)
• Opportunity to attend in-person recordings and events
• Potential to grow into a full-time or long-term role
• Free tickets to tech conferences and networking events
• Free access to Africans in Tech events
• Food provided during filming/shooting days
• Gas reimbursement for in-person work
• Direct exposure to industry leaders and high-level tech professionals

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to build real-world experience managing social media for a fast-growing global platform. You’ll play a key role in shaping how stories are told, grow a strong portfolio, and work closely with a team dedicated to impacting the tech community.