Digital Shows Intern

Job Title: Comedy Central Shows - Digital Intern

Department: Digital Media, Comedy Central

Reporting to: Managing Editor

JOB SUMMARY:

Comedy Central is looking for a creative, innovative and resourceful junior who wants to kick-start their career in digital. The shows intern will work on our biggest programmes, original short form commissions and live events, supporting the Shows Editor to help promote Comedy Central’s shows across TV and web.

We’re looking for someone with a genuine love of pop culture, the internet and an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of television. You’ll be a social media addict who knows how to string a sentence together and have fun with Photoshop - and if you have experience in video production, even better. You’ll be a great communicator and proactive team player with a head for analytics, excellent organisational skills and obsessive attention to detail.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Researching news and writing features

Suggesting content and marketing ideas

Coordinate the publishing and optimisation of content across social media channels

Encoding video for the website and YouTube

Sourcing graphics and images for the website

Organise and mine our archive to resurface videos across branded platforms

Liaising with other departments to ensure coordinated rollout of campaigns

Help optimise videos for each platform

Assist the digital editorial team on other projects as needed

ROLE - SPECIFIC SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

Desirable:

Experience with Adobe Photoshop

Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro

Experience in a digital environment

Required:

Experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube

Experience with Mac and PC operating systems

Experience with content management systems

Desire to learn

Some understanding of the needs of an editorial team

Highly developed organisational and communication skills

An affinity and familiarity with Comedy Central and its brand values

Ability to build great working relationships and take direction

Comedy Central Core Competencies:

Is direct and honest in dealing with others

Treats all people with respect and fairness

Acts consistently with their words

Follows ethical business practices

Works effectively through job and organisation changes

Deals constructively with frustration and stress, maintaining a professional and positive manner

VIMN Values

Creative Excellence

Integrity

Passion & Optimism

Teamwork & Transparency

Citizenship

Flawless Executive

Innovation

Accountability

This job description is a guide to the work you will be initially required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your experience grows you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role. This form summarises the main aspects of the job but does not cover all the duties that the job holder may have to perform.

***Where applicable, please share any examples of your work or creativity on your CV/application***

Closing Date: 08 March 2017