Social Media Intern Application

The Idle Class is hiring interns for Spring 2026. We’re looking for emerging journalists and social media creatives who want real experience telling arts and culture stories and shaping the voice of an independent magazine.

Who We Are:

The Idle Class is an independent arts and culture magazine focused on the people and projects shaping creative life in Arkansas. We profile established artists and cultural leaders while offering behind-the-scenes access to the work that defines the region’s arts community.

Social Media Internship Description:

Social media interns help shape and manage the digital presence of The Idle Class on Instagram. This role focuses on promoting published stories, highlighting artists and cultural events, and maintaining a consistent editorial voice that reflects the magazine’s aesthetic and values.

Responsibilities include:

Creating engaging posts and stories to promote articles, issues, and events
Writing captions that reflect the magazine’s editorial tone and brand voice
Developing content ideas that align with upcoming features and editorial themes
Scheduling posts and maintaining a consistent posting calendar
Assisting with basic performance tracking (reach, engagement, saves, etc.)
Collaborating with editors and photographers to select visuals and story angles
Covering events or behind-the-scenes moments when opportunities arise

Qualifications & Expectations

Strong applicants will be creative, organized, and attentive to detail, with an understanding that social media is both a creative and professional responsibility.

Applicants should:

Demonstrate strong writing skills and an understanding of tone and audience
Be comfortable creating visual content for social platforms
Follow posting schedules and meet content deadlines reliably
Communicate clearly and respond promptly to feedback and edits
Represent the magazine professionally when interacting with artists, venues, and the public
Understand basic social media best practices (captions, tagging, accessibility)
Be willing to search online for upcoming arts events and artists to spotlight

Preferred:

Experience contributing to social media accounts for organizations
Familiarity with Canva, CapCut, or similar editing tools
Basic understanding of analytics and audience engagement
Familiarity with journalistic writing

Social Media Intern Application

First and Last Name:
Email Address (personal email preferred; out-of-network emails may go to Spam):
Phone number:
School and/or city:
How many hours per week are you realistically able to commit?
Statement of Interest
Why are you interested in interning with The Idle Class, and what kind of stories or content are you most excited to help create?
What kinds of artists, events, or cultural topics are you most interested in covering?
Are you able to commit to interning until July 1st, 2026?
Are you available for occasional meetings or event coverage if needed?
What do you hope to gain from this internship, and what do you think you would contribute to the team?
What makes a social media post effective for an arts or culture publication? What kind of content do you enjoy creating or consuming?
Link to any social media accounts, portfolios, or projects you’ve helped manage (optional).
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