Social Media Community Management Intern

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Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly "Free Fridays", and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

Join us on our mission to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

Social Media Community Management Intern

Sony Electronics is seeking a highly motivated Social Media Community Management Intern to join the Community Marketing team. This role plays a key part in keeping the heartbeat of the Sony community active through meaningful online engagement, social-first storytelling, and creator support. The ideal candidate is deeply passionate about the Sony brand, plugged into internet culture and social trends, and energized by building authentic connections with communities and creators.

About the Role

• Support all aspects of community management engagement across the @sonyelectronics social media channels including Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, Facebook, and Reddit.
• This is an exciting opportunity for someone who lives and breathes digital culture, understands how brands show up authentically online, and wants to make an impact at a larger consumer electronics brand.
• This is a part-time internship with Sony Electronics.
• Hybrid schedule required: in-office at Sony's San Diego office, 2-3 days a week (subject to change).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day community engagement for @sonyelectronics social channels, including scheduling and live publishing of social posts, monitoring and brand engagement on live content, UGC engagement, and supporting boosting, as needed.
• Respond to comments, engage with relevant community posts, and monitor brand DMs to ensure timely, thoughtful interaction with the community.
• Help develop and launch new brand presence across Reddit including brand channel and subreddit community engagement.
• Actively participate in relevant cultural moments and online conversations from the brand's social channels to keep Sony timely, relatable, and culturally connected.
• Bring fresh, forward-thinking ideas to the team around social best practices in a fast-moving digital landscape.
• Stay up to date on social trends, hashtags, viral moments, and emerging platforms to help keep Sony relevant and resonant.
• Assist with performance analytics, including KPI tracking, monthly reporting, and competitor research.
• Work closely and provide support to the broader social and extended community marketing team as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Recently completed (within the last 6 months) or actively in final pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of all major social media platforms.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Experience in social media or marketing is strongly preferred (including internships, freelance work, or academic projects), with emphasis on Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit

The anticipated hourly wage for this position is between $19.80 to $28.60. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base wage offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Individuals residing, or applying to work, in California or Philadelphia. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Los Angeles applicants can review additional information regarding the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act here, and Philadelphia applicants here.