Sitka Salmon Shares has a passion for storytelling. We believe in the power of stories to inspire, to inform, to entertain, and to delight. Great stories create tremendous value for our company, and, of course, for our CSF members and our fishermen, who love to know about one another.

Position Summary
The social media intern is responsible for creating the social media calendar, monthly content curation, designing social media posts, analyzing data to develop best practices and increasing engagement. To be successful in this role, our intern must have strong writing skills, excellent knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Hootsuite and social media analytics. They should also be committed to sustainability with a desire to learn in a fast-paced, fun environment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the org-wide social media calendar supporting national and community outreach efforts.
• Brainstorm social media campaign ideas aligned to 2020 plan, mission and goals.
• Identify and create content for various social media channels.
• Post approved content on social media channels.
• Monitor stories on social channels and communicate with social media base to build engagement and loyalty.
• Analyze data to gauge success of posts/campaigns and suggest best practices accordingly.
• Conduct a competitive audit, as well as a social strategy audit for Sitka Salmon Shares.
• Continue to build a library of photos from our fisherman.
• Become familiar with industry blogs and publications, partner organizations and tools to help find relevant information to post like BuzzSumo, Feedly, etc.
• Source content from relevant blogs, digital media, news media, and respected industry sources to construct timely and relevant informational blogs for the Sitka Salmon Shares website.
• Add or update metadata to increase discoverability and relevance.
• Create a social media training guide for future interns.
• Engage with influencers who have posted about Sitka Salmon Shares to build long-standing relationships and continued reciprocal outreach.
• Participate in communication team meetings.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms.
• Knowledge of analytical tools.
• Creative and goal-driven mindset.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Solutions-based approach to learning.
• Prior experience with marketing, design and social media.
• Experience with PhotoShop, Adobe, Canva and/or other design programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to sustainability and interest in the livelihoods of small-boat fishermen in Alaska and elsewhere.
• Strong belief in supporting sustainably sourced seafood and independent, family fisherman who work hard to keep the oceans populated for generations to come.

​​​​​​​This position is located in Madison, Wisconsin.  No housing will be provided.  Must submit a writing sample with resume.