Social Media Intern

ABOUT GOODWORK

GoodWork is a young and fast growing non-profit, supporting employers to offer fairer opportunities to young people from marginalised communities.

We partner with progressive businesses to bring diverse talent into entry-level roles, giving young people great opportunities to launch their careers, without requiring unpaid internships or elite degrees. Farhan’s story is just one example of the impact of our programme.

Our flagship early careers programme supports 18-25 year olds from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to build their employability skills, access tailored support and transition into sustained employment aligned with their goals.

Learn more in our 2024 Impact Report.

We’re currently going through the process of converting our Community Interest Company into a charity to help us unlock more income streams. We’ll also be looking at opportunities to expand our work beyond London and the South East.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re hiring a Social Media Intern to help drive the growth and engagement of our Social Media platforms, with a specific focus on content for our youth audience, who are jobseekers aged 18-25 from underserved communities.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic, part-time intern to come on board for three months and help us create a bank of engaging content to grow and engage our community of young people.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working alongside our Senior Founder’s Associate to create content for our key social media channels, with a particular focus on TikTok and Instagram
• Generating creative content ideas based on audience insights and trends
• Scripting, filming and editing high-quality, engaging videos for TikTok and Instagram
• Optimising our social media profiles for growth and engagement
• Collaborating with our alumni community to create case study content that demonstrates GoodWork’s impact
• Conducting regular audits and analysing data to inform future ideas and strategies
• Leading on community engagement across all our social media platforms
• Supporting with other marketing channels, such as LinkedIn, email newsletters and website stories
• Supporting with other day-to-day tasks across GoodWork’s programmes and activities

Like any start-up social enterprise, our work is constantly evolving and this is a great opportunity to be part of shaping our organisation for the future. We’ll encourage you to share your feedback and suggestions regularly.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

This is an entry-level role and you don’t need any previous experience or specific qualifications to apply. We’re looking for someone who:

• Is social media savvy. A keen user of social platforms, especially TikTok, with a good understanding of what makes engaging, scroll stopping content.
• Is happy to be on camera, representing GoodWork on our social media channels.
• Has creative flair and innovative ideas for content that connects with a young audience.
• Is excited to develop video editing skills, using software such as CapCut and TikTok’s native editor.
• Has an eye for design and is able to create basic designs on Canva.
• Has strong written and verbal communication, with great attention to detail. We’re looking for someone who’s happy both writing scripts and captions, and bringing them to life in front of the camera!
• Has a great understanding of a youth audience, and is passionate about helping young people access the knowledge and opportunities needed to move into employment.
• Is enthusiastic and eager to learn. We’re a small organisation so you’ll have the chance to practise skills beyond your core tasks and gain experience in areas you’re interested in!

We work with a diverse group of young people from marginalised communities. We particularly encourage applications from minorities ethnic candidates and those who have lived experience relevant to our programme – particularly non-graduates and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Apply by 09:00 on Tuesday 24 June.
2. You’ll need to:
   • Upload a maximum 90 second TikTok style video to introduce yourself, tell us why you’re excited by the role and what makes you a great fit.We’re open to how you do this – this is your chance to showcase your ideas and creativity! It also doesn’t need to be 90 seconds long, we just want you to have flexibility to have fun with it and share what you’d like to.
   • Answer the following question in no more than 1,700 characters (approx. 250 words): Why should young people apply to the GoodWork Programme? You can find out more about the programme here.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 45 minute online interview on either Tuesday 8th or Wednesday 9th July, with our Senior Founder’s Associate and CEO**.** Questions will be sent in advance of the interview to allow for preparation.
4. An offer will be made subject to referencing and satisfactory completion of an Enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible, dependent on any notice periods in their existing role.

If you require adjustments to this process, please let us know by emailing hello@goodwork.org.uk as soon as possible.

Appointment is subject to Enhanced DBS Check. GoodWork operates in line with safe recruitment practices and adherence to our Safeguarding Policy is essential.

Contract: 3 month Fixed Term Contract, ideally from September to November (we can offer some flexibility with this)

Working Hours: Part-time, 3 days (22.5 hours) per week, between Monday and Friday.

Location: Hybrid working, at least 2 days per week at our office on Warren Street