PR & Social Media intern
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team as a Social Media Apprentice at Think Mad, a fast-paced media agency in Widnes, Liverpool, and London with a proven track record of delivering high-impact campaigns. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and growing our company's social media presence, including creating and curating engaging content for platforms such as Locally.news Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and Linked in
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a social media strategy that aligns with the company's overall marketing plan
- Create and schedule engaging social media content and research the latest social trends
- Monitor and track the performance of our social media channels, including analysing metrics and creating reports
- Engage with our community of followers and respond to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner
- Assist in the creation of social media ads and campaigns
- Stay up to date with the latest social media trends and best practices
- Write copy for the website, blogs, pitches, and press releases
- Assist with ad-hoc tasks as needed
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our in-house teams and gain hands-on experience in the media industry. This is a unique opportunity for a student or graduate studying Marketing, English Language, or Journalism to develop their skills and grow their career in social media and marketing.
Requirements:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent copywriting knowledge and experience
- Proficiency in social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with third-party vendors and service providers
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
- A passion for social media and staying up to date with the latest trends
- A willingness to learn and grow in the role
This is a fixed intern position, with travel expenses and breakfast/lunch paid for weekly. You would be expected to work in the office one to two days per week. Depending on the task, there may be scope for additional work outside of this.
We would love for this role to develop into a full-time position once the correct candidate is ready and in line with the business needs.
Flexible working hours are available.
If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV and a short paragraph explaining why you think you can help our business.
Job Types: Temp to perm, Internship
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £18,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Widnes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursing Home Administrator (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- RCVS (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Widnes
Reference ID: prsmintern
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for PR & Social Media intern roles across Think Mad's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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