Location: Sylacauga, AL
Reports to: EVP / Social Media Lead
Status: Paid Internship (part-time; project-based)
Overview
The Promotions & Social Media Intern supports RadioAlabama’s on-air promotions, events, and digital content. This role helps increase brand visibility, execute station promotions, assist onsite at events, and develop engaging social media content. Ideal for students in communications, marketing, PR, digital media, or related fields.
Responsibilities
Social & Digital Media
- Create and schedule social media posts for station promotions, recurring features, and possible client campaigns
- Post winner photos, event highlights, and recap content
- Support social campaigns for recurring promotions (e.g., Free Lunch Friday, Donut Dash, First Responder of the Month, holiday giveaways)
- Assist with graphic design using Canva
- Help update station websites with contest or promotional content
Promotions & Events
- Assist with planning and executing station promotions, contests, and on-site events
- Help with occasional event logistics including setup, signage, and breakdown
- Capture photos, short videos, and winner content at events
- Prepare contest forms and prize sheets
- Manage prize pickup coordination and maintain prize inventory
Creative & Administrative Support
- Support ad/graphic design for digital and social needs
- Assist with promotion/sales package creation
- Provide basic office and team support as needed
- Use project tracking programs to ensure tasks are met
Qualifications
The ideal candidate:
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Has a creative eye and fine attention to detail
- Is creative, organized, and a fast learner
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced, media/advertising-driven environment
- Can work independently and collaboratively
- Has designed graphics for social media posting
- Must adhere to RadioAlabama Brand Guidelines
- Has basic experience with Canva, WordPress websites, social media platforms, Microsoft Office, and Google products
- Has reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- Can be available for occasional evening or weekend events (sports, remotes, community appearances)
Preferred but not required:
- Coursework or experience in communications, marketing, broadcasting, PR, or digital media
- Familiarity with photography or short-form video creation
About RadioAlabama
RadioAlabama is a multimedia entertainment and digital marketing company representing a dynamic portfolio of brands under Marble City Media LLC, RadioAlabama Foundation, and Auburn Networks LLC. Built on a foundation of innovation, performance, and community connection, RadioAlabama delivers integrated solutions across broadcast, digital, video, print, and social platforms helping clients connect meaningfully with audiences and drive measurable results.
The company operates 13 radio brands reaching into more than 20 counties across East and Central Alabama, while also extending worldwide through the RadioAlabama app, available on the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Alexa-enabled devices. In addition to its broadcast footprint, RadioAlabama serves audiences through owned-and-operated websites, social media channels, hyperlocal news, sports, and weather outlets, and print publications.
With award-winning stations, magazines, robust digital advertising services, and advanced content production capabilities, RadioAlabama offers advertisers a powerful, multi-platform network designed to engage local markets and deliver real impact. At its core, RadioAlabama is driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to serving listeners, partners, and the communities it calls home.
Join us at RadioAlabama, where you will have the opportunity to make an impact in your community and be part of a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional content to our audience and advertisers.
No phone calls, please. RadioAlabama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, or political affiliation.
