As a Social Media Manager (Intern), you will amplify Duckweed Labs’ presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and beyond. You’ll engage a broad audience, build valuable PR relationships (both space-focused and general media), and help us tell our story as a pioneering force in space nutrition. This is a chance to grow your marketing expertise in a high-potential, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities
 

• Social Platform Management:

  • Create and schedule regular posts for LinkedIn and Instagram, showcasing project milestones, team insights, and industry trends.
    Monitor platform analytics, identify engagement opportunities, and tweak content strategies for maximum reach.

• Media Outreach:

  • Pitch and secure features in blogs, space-focused media, and non-space outlets to broaden brand visibility.

  • Build and maintain a database of relevant journalists, bloggers, and influencers.

• Audience Engagement:

  • Interact with followers, respond to comments, and encourage meaningful dialogue.

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across all touchpoints.

• PR & Relationship Building:

  • Develop collaborative PR strategies to cultivate strong media relationships and increase brand credibility.

  • Identify partnership opportunities with thought leaders, organizations, and events aligned with our mission.

• Strategic Growth:

  • Research and propose new ways to engage broader demographics, including educational, scientific, and commercial sectors.

  • Analyze social media metrics and industry trends to refine content calendars and communications plans.

Requirements
 

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen (required for ITAR compliance)

• Education: Pursuing or holding a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• ​​Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone

• Social Media Expertise: Familiarity with LinkedIn and Instagram best practices, including content creation, scheduling, and analytics.

• PR & Outreach: Basic understanding of pitching processes, media relationship building, and influencer partnerships.

• Communication Skills: Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities; comfortable adapting style to different platforms.

• Soft Skills: Proactive, organized, and collaborative. Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a remote team environment.

What We Offer
 

• Real-World Impact: Shape the online voice of a startup at the cutting edge of space technology and sustainability.

• Skill Development: Sharpen your strategic marketing, PR, and analytics capabilities while learning from an interdisciplinary team.

• Portfolio Growth: Build a robust track record of social campaigns, press features, and content development.

• Networking: Connect with aerospace professionals, thought leaders, and innovators.

• Potential Recognition: Contribute to a project that may attract high-profile media attention in space and sustainability circles.

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