The Social Media Intern supports ASME's Strategic Communications department by developing, scheduling, and publishing social media content, writing copy, creating multimedia assets, monitoring engagement, and supporting campaigns and live event coverage. ASME is a nonprofit professional organization founded in 1880 that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines.

Location: New York, New York
Arrangement: Onsite
Level: Internship
Employment: Internship
Salary: $20 - $22/hour
Date added: 2026-10-14
Last checked: 2026-10-17

Overview

ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world. From college students and early-career engineers to project managers, corporate executives, researchers and academic leaders, ASME's members are as diverse as the engineering community itself. ASME is seeking a Social Media Intern who is passionate about social media, content creation, and online community building. The Social Media Intern will have the opportunity to assist with various tasks and projects within our Strategic Communications department and gain hands-on experience supporting key functions related to creating engaging content and managing day-to-day audience engagement across our social platforms.

Responsibilities include assisting with items such as

Develop, schedule, and post engaging content across ASME’s social platforms including but may not be limited to: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Write compelling copy that communicates ASME’s mission in an accessible and engaging way.
Create on-brand and visually appealing multimedia content such as videos and graphics to accompany social media copy.
Collaborate with video and content teams to produce multimedia content.
Monitor posts, conversations, respond to comments and messages, and foster positive engagement across all ASME-owned platforms.
Identify and engage with students, partners, and members of the engineering community.
Assist in planning and executing social media campaigns to support ASME’s strategic initiatives, including events, publications, advocacy, and student engagement.
Support live event coverage, including conferences, webinars, and competitions.

To qualify for consideration, candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university working toward a degree (Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s) in engineering, communications, marketing, journalism, media, or a related discipline. Position requires working knowledge of social media, digital content, and online culture, proficiency in all Microsoft Office Applications and demonstrated excellence in the following:

Verbal and written communication skills and a professional demeanor
Analytical skills with a solution-oriented, streamlined approach
Organizational skills, detail orientation and ability to prioritize tasks despite competing priorities
Ability to work well independently or collaboratively as part of a team
Familiarity with major social platforms and best practices
Comfortable engaging with audiences in a professional and brand-safe manner
Knowledge of social media or design tools (e.g., Canva, Sprout, or similar) is a plus

A portfolio showcasing your experience creating engaging social content is also requested. This role is eligible for a remote work arrangement. This is anticipated as a six-month assignment, and the candidate is expected to be available 25-27 hours per work week. Annual base salary may vary based on geographic location. The New York metro salary range for this position is estimated to be between $20-$22 per hour.

About ASME

ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society.

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