Social Media Intern

About King Features
King Features is a premier producer and distributor of some of the worlds most iconic intellectual properties and a leader in classic character licensing and franchise development. With one of the longest-running consumer products programs in the industry its portfolio includes globally recognized brands such as Popeye Cuphead Flash Gordon The Phantom Hägar the Horrible Moomin Prince Valiant and Mandrake the Magician.

The company produced the Emmy-nominated Netflix Animation series The Cuphead Show!and distributes beloved comics including Blondie Beetle Bailey Mutts and many others along with columns editorial cartoons and puzzles across platforms worldwide. King Features is part of Hearst Newspapers publisher of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications including the Houston Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany NY) and a provider of digital marketing services and directories.

Position Overview
The Social Media Intern will support the Brand Marketing teams owned social media initiatives with a focus on iconic entertainment IP including Popeye the Sailor Man Olive Oyl Flash Gordon and The Phantom. These brands collectively reach more than 10 million followers across platforms.
This is a creative hands-on opportunity to gain direct experience growing the social presence of globally recognized brands. The intern will report to the Social Media Manager and collaborate closely with cross-functional marketing partners.

Key Responsibilities
Support and monitor day-to-day social media activity across Instagram Facebook TikTok and X
Schedule and publish approved content across owned social platforms ensuring accuracy consistency and timely delivery
Ideate and execute original social content (static video and short-form) aligned with brand voice and platform best practices
Create and edit assets using tools such as Photoshop Premiere Pro Canva and similar creative software
Conduct research on competitive landscapes social trends and cultural moments to inform content strategy
Analyze performance data and social metrics to identify insights and optimization opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional partners on broader marketing initiatives and campaigns
Provide support on additional team projects gaining exposure to brand strategy licensing and entertainment marketing

Qualifications
Preferred majors: Marketing Communications Creative or Design
Intermediate proficiency in relevant tools and platforms

Technical Skills:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Photoshop
Canva
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
X (Twitter)
Google Docs
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word

This role is hybrid with 3 days in our NYC office (Tuesday - Thursday).