ENGAGEMENT/MARKETING INTERN for local news media company

The main objective for an Engagement/Marketing Intern is to contribute to Spinning Forward's strategy to engage in the community in the Toronto area through events and social media creation and marketing. Convert newsletter content and audio/video interview content to short catchy social media posts in the form of slides or short-form videos. Help plan an in-person or online event. Assist in researching sponsors for events and content Produce and publish 10-15 pieces of content (image and content), help organize 1 event, and research 3 potential sponsors.

Research & Writer/Journalist for Local Media Company

Research and write 4 to 5 stories based on assigned topics during the project Work with the publisher and director to research and create content for Spinning Forward's online presence (website, newsletter, and social media)   Attend a weekly meeting with the team to give updates on your progress Research assign topics for stories and organize information with headings and sections. Research local experts and find contact information that we may interview in the Toronto region   Produce at least 4 or 5 stories during the project by following good time management skills and deadlines  Research and monitor content creators and influencers on social media in the Toronto region. Strong curiosity, listening, and problem-solving skills Research, organize, rewrite, fact-check, and submit edits for stories on a deadline Learn about the Toronto region and what makes it work and not work for young people Note: We highly value lived experiences and strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary people, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and we welcome the new insight such a candidate would provide.

SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT/MARKETING INTERN

The main project for a Social Media Engagement and Marketing Intern is to contribute to Spinning Forward's content by designing and editing social media content in the form of short audio videos on mainly TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter/X. It is important to help excellent research skills as you will be researching content creators and experts based on specific topics. Spinning Forward is a local journalism company that covers issues important to 16 to 34-year-old people of color who aspire to become content creators in the Toronto region. We cover issues and topics important to our audience online and in the real world. Some topics include comparison culture, mental health and burnout, cost of living and affordability, online harassment and negativity, financial inclusion and success, and career resilience.

Content Creator and Writer Project

The main project is for a content writer and creator who can contribute to Spinning Forward's content by producing impactful and engaging stories that help our audience of aspiring 16 to 34 year-old online content creators in the Greater Toronto Area succeed. We are a local journalism company that covers issues important to 16 to 34 year old people of color who aspire to become content creators. We covers issues important to our audience in the real world like affordability, food insecurity, mental health and others as well as issues in the online world like comparison culture, burnout, financial inclusion and how to earn a living, online negative comments and many other topics. Additionally, a writer and content creator will be curious, have great research skills and want to improve ther storytelling and writing skills. They also have an interest in issues like social justice, equity and diversity and financial inclusion for underrepresented and marginalized communities. Embody Spinning Forward's approach to writing by sifting out the “noise” from the 24-hour news cycle and telling news stories in a way that will resonate most with our readers, who are Gen Z and Millennials. Bring a curiosity-driven mindset to your work. One day you might be learning about a personal finance creator and the next you'll be covering how AI is changing how creators do what they do. --- PLEASE REMEMBER: We highly value lived experiences and strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualications described. Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary people, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in nding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and we welcome the new insight such a candidate would provide.