Media Production and Marketing Internships

Enjoy a flexible schedule while earning college credits

Writers Read, a forward-thinking, fast-paced non-profit literary arts organization has a position available for an intern with a strong understanding of the digital media landscape, including various social media platforms.

Our Media Production and Marketing Intern should be an energetic, team-oriented, creative self-starter, with strong critical thinking skills and a collaborative spirit.

As former interns ourselves, we’re eager to coach an intern hoping to gain extensive online experience, professional mentoring and references, and college credits.

We’re a live storytelling platform presenting curated, themed events at City Winery NYC, the Hudson Valley, and beyond. Each semester we invite creative, multi-talented students to join our all-volunteer team to help bridge the gap between live production and digital engagement.

In this role, you’ll be guided by esteemed SUNY New Paltz alumni (founder Ed McCann and Production Director Kevin O’Connor) a social media influencer with over 350k followers (Victoria Mezquita), and seasoned marketing professionals with decades of New York City advertising agency experience..

You’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of a story—from capturing it live on stage to post-producing it for our YouTube channel and podcast, then helping to market it across a diverse social media landscape. This internship offers a unique blend of technical production and strategic digital marketing, providing a 360-degree view of the modern media industry.

NOTE: We offer the flexibility to balance this remote role with your studies and other jobs. You’ll be in charge of tracking your own time and progress, but you won't be on your own—there are plenty of chances for one-on-one mentoring and in-person meetups. We just ask that you’re available for our weekly team check-in on Zoom, every Thursday at 6:00 PM.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

1. Multi-Media Production

  • Live Events: Assist in planning and executing live storytelling events. Operate cameras and manage multi-camera setups to capture high-quality footage.

  • Audio & Podcast Engineering: Support live audio production and engineer voice-over sessions. Assemble and mix podcast episodes, ensuring all final productions meet quality standards before uploading to major platforms.

  • Video Editing: Post-produce live event recordings for YouTube, enhancing both visual and audio quality to create a polished viewing experience.

2. Social Media & Digital Marketing

  • Content Creation: Utilize tools like Canva, CapCut, Adobe Spark, and Hootsuite to create posts and design visually appealing graphics and short-form video content (Reels/TikToks) that highlight upcoming events and initiatives.

  • Strategy & Distribution: Assist in developing social media strategies for platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Mastodon. Identify best practices for growth and audience engagement.

  • Community Management: Monitor and respond to community interactions, fostering relationships through outreach with local writers and the literary community.

  • Analytics: Track and analyze metrics to assess campaign effectiveness, providing monthly reports and data-driven suggestions for improvement.

3. Collaboration & Asset Management

  • Cross-Departmental Work: Work closely with the marketing and production teams to ensure all digital content aligns with organizational goals.

  • Archive Management: Organize and manage media files effectively within the Writers Read archive, ensuring seamless asset retrieval for future campaigns.

Learning Outcomes

  • Technical Proficiency: Master camera operation, live sound engineering, and professional video/audio editing suites.

  • Strategic Marketing: Develop a comprehensive understanding of digital marketing by mastering Hootsuite and analyzing audience engagement through metrics.

  • Content Strategy: Learn to translate organizational mission and values into compelling digital content across various media formats (radio, TV, social, podcast).

  • Professional Communication: Enhance verbal and written skills by interacting with professional staff, literary guests, and diverse online communities.

  • Quality Assurance & Management: Gain experience in media asset management and the rigorous quality control standards required for professional broadcasting and publishing.

Qualifications

  • A passion for literature, storytelling, and the arts

  • Strong writing and communication skills with a keen eye for detail

  • Familiarity with major social media platforms and a creative mindset for content creation

  • Basic technical proficiency with digital audio and video editing platforms

  • Availability: Ability to help capture content in-person at Sunday events in the Hudson Valley and NYC (1–2 times per semester)

Benefits

  • Build confidence while developing and refining professional skills

  • Gain practical, resume-building experience driving social media campaigns

  • Benefit from shadowing, mentoring, networking, and training opportunities with experienced, knowledgeable professionals

  • Participate in networking events, company meetings, and other opportunities

  • Enjoy a flexible schedule that integrates with classes and other work

  • Earn college credits

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume (or LinkedIn profile), a cover letter, and examples of previous media or social media work to info@writersread.org. Please use the subject line: INTERNSHIP INQUIRY.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you.

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