Social Media & Special Project Interns

Liberated People (www.weareliberated.com) is an eco-friendly lifestyle brand founded in 2012 by Gbenga Akinnagbe, activist/actor/producer, to inspire people to act. The collection currently features styles with messages that empower people around the world to engineer change in their lives and the lives of others. The vision is to create a movement centered around a message of unity, global purpose, and freedom that is anchored in dates of liberation..

We are currently seeking interns who are able to work independently and creatively to maintain and enhance the company’s online presence and assist with merchandise inventory, events, campaigns and other initiatives. This individual will work under the Managing Director. We offer career guidance and the opportunity to build one's portfolio and network with high-level professionals from various sectors, such as entertainment, community outreach, film, TV and publishing. 

Tasks include, but are not limited to: 

• Designing and develop social media strategies for Liberated People and our partner's campaigns

• Creating plans for social media reach and expansion across all platforms (i.e. facebook, instagram, twitter)

• Assisting in drafting press releases and other information to list serve and other networks

• Participating in website maintenance and apparel design with web and graphic designers

• Assisting with apparel inventory and all marketing and fundraising efforts

- Knowledge and experience working with social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

- Event planning, inventory management and video editing/cinematography

- An interest in the social justice and community development sector

- Written communication, critical thinking and technical skills

- A proactive, entrepreneurial, and positive attitude

Location: Brooklyn, NY (option to work remotely based on needs)

Start date: Immediately 

End date: 3-6 months, to be determined based on need of company and availability of intern 

Hours per week: 5-10 hours

Compensation: Unpaid

Areas of focus: Social Media, Community Outreach, Inventory Maintenance, Events, Special Projects

The position is 5-10 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible, but most days will require 30 minutes-one hour in order to keep online communication lively and consistent. The intern will work remotely, on his/her own electronic device, but will also participate in calls with the Managing Director and team, in addition to meetings and events.

Please send your resume and cover letter to info[at]weareliberated[dot]com with subject line "Internship"