News & Social Media Marketing Intern
Company: People's Voice
Location: Miami, FL (On-site, required)
Start Date: Spring 2026 semester positions available.
Duration: One semester (Winter session or Spring 2026)
Hours: Part-time, 15-20 hours per week (flexible around class schedule)
Compensation: Unpaid, academic credit eligible
About People's Voice
People's Voice is a Miami-based media technology startup that connects citizens directly with journalists and content creators. Our platform allows users to submit and fund questions they want asked to politicians, public figures, athletes, and CEOs. We're building a new model for accountability journalism and creator-driven content.
About the Internship
This internship is designed to provide hands-on learning in news monitoring, social media strategy, content creation, video production, and audience engagement. You will learn how to identify newsworthy stories, create compelling social media content, produce marketing videos, and drive audience action through strategic messaging.
This is not a passive internship. You will be actively monitoring real-time news, creating content that gets posted to real accounts, producing videos that range from professional and polished to funny and viral, and learning how media companies turn breaking news into audience growth. The skills you develop here transfer directly to careers in journalism, social media management, video production, digital marketing, public relations, and communications.
This is a fully on-site position at our Miami office. Remote or hybrid work is not available.
The Role
Traditional news outlets report what happened. People's Voice does something different - we turn news into action by asking audiences: "What questions do YOU have? Get them answered."
As a News & Social Media Intern, you will monitor breaking news and trending stories, then create social media posts and videos that inform our audience AND direct them to the People's Voice platform to submit questions they want reporters to ask.
For example, if a politician makes a controversial statement, you would:
- Identify the story as it breaks
- Create a social media post or video summarizing what happened
- Add the “twist” - ask the audience what questions they have and direct them to submit those questions on People's Voice
- Post across multiple platforms
You will also create marketing videos in a variety of styles - from professional, polished explainers to funny, casual content designed to go viral. We believe in meeting audiences where they are, and that means creating content that entertains as well as informs.
You're not just reporting news. You're turning passive news consumers into active participants.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this internship, you will be able to:
- Monitor multiple news sources and identify breaking stories relevant to your audience
- Write clear, engaging social media copy that drives user action
- Create and edit short-form videos for social media (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts)
- Produce marketing videos in multiple styles and tones - professional, serious, humorous, and casual
- Understand how different social media platforms work and tailor content for each (Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube)
- Create content under time pressure when news breaks
- Analyze post and video performance and understand what content resonates with audiences
- Work collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment with real deadlines
Responsibilities
- Monitor breaking news from multiple sources (news websites, Twitter/X, press releases, government announcements, etc.)
- Identify stories relevant to politics, business, sports, entertainment, and public figures
- Write and create social media posts that inform audiences and direct them to the People's Voice platform
- Create marketing videos in a variety of styles, including:
- Professional explainer videos about how People's Voice works
- Serious, journalistic-style content covering important stories
- Funny, entertaining videos designed to engage and go viral
- Trending format videos (TikTok trends, memes, etc.)
- Post content across multiple platforms including Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook
- Track post and video performance and report on engagement metrics
- Participate in team meetings to discuss news coverage strategy and review content performance
- Collaborate with other interns and supervisors to refine messaging and improve content quality
- Stay informed on current events, trending topics, and viral content formats
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled at or graduated from a college or university in the Miami area
- Strong written communication skills
- Active interest in news, current events, and social media
- Familiarity with major social media platforms (Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube)
- Experience creating short-form video content (even if just for personal accounts)
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under time pressure
- Creative mindset - comfortable creating both serious and humorous content
- Self-motivated and able to work independently while following guidelines
- Reliable and punctual - news doesn't wait
- Able to commute to our Miami office for all scheduled work hours
Preferred but not required:
- Previous coursework in journalism, communications, marketing, film, or media studies
- Experience managing social media accounts (personal or professional)
- Proficiency with video editing tools (CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or similar)
- Knowledge of current TikTok and Instagram trends
- Interest in politics, sports, business, or entertainment news
Supervision & Mentorship
Interns will report directly to William Michael Permuy, CEO & Founder of People's Voice. You will receive:
- Onboarding and training during your first week, including guidelines on news monitoring, content creation, video production, and platform voice
- Weekly one-on-one check-ins to discuss progress, challenges, and professional development
- Real-time feedback on content before and after posting
- Exposure to all aspects of running an early-stage media startup
Resources Provided
- Dedicated workspace at our Miami office
- Access to news monitoring tools and sources
- Social media management and video editing tools
- Content templates and style guidelines
- Direct mentorship from company leadership
Schedule
This role requires coverage during peak news hours. Interns will work scheduled shifts, and we will work with you to find shifts that fit your class schedule. Example shifts include:
- Morning: 8am-12pm
- Afternoon: 12pm-4pm
- Evening: 4pm-8pm
You will be assigned specific days and shifts during onboarding.
Academic Credit
This internship is designed to complement coursework in journalism, communications, marketing, film, public relations, and media studies. If your school offers academic credit for internships, we are happy to work with your academic advisor to ensure the internship meets your program's requirements.
We are accepting applications for both:
- Winter 2025 session (immediate start, mid-December)
- Spring 2026 semester (start mid-January)
Please indicate in your application which term you are applying for.
To Apply
Please submit:
- Your resume
- A brief cover letter (1-3 paragraphs) explaining why you're interested in this role and what you hope to learn
- Please indicate whether you are available to start immediately (Winter session) or in Spring 2026
- Optional: Links to any social media accounts you manage, videos you've created, or other content samples
People's Voice is an equal opportunity organization. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.