Company Description

CUES FOR CANCER was founded in response to founder Darrell’s personal journey overcoming testicular cancer as a young adult. After successful surgeries and treatments, and with strong support from family and the theater community, Darrell transformed the #cuesforDarrell campaign into a mission-driven organization focused on supporting others facing cancer. Rooted in the performing arts, the organization channels theater, dance, and music to raise awareness, build community, and inspire hope. With deep connections to artistic networks and a story grounded in perseverance, CUES FOR CANCER offers team members the chance to use creative skills to make a meaningful impact on individuals and families affected by cancer.

Role Description

The Social Media Marketing Manager internship is a hybrid role based in Norfolk, VA, with flexibility for some work-from-home hours. In this role, the intern will manage social media channels, plan and schedule content, and support campaigns that highlight the organization’s mission, events, and community stories. Day-to-day tasks include creating posts and short-form content, optimizing profiles and hashtags, engaging with followers, responding to messages, and monitoring trends and performance metrics. The intern will collaborate with leadership and creative partners to align social media activity with broader digital marketing and content strategy goals. This internship offers hands-on experience in mission-driven marketing, with opportunities to contribute ideas and refine skills in a supportive, arts-focused environment.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess skills in Social Media Marketing and Social Media Optimization (SMO) to manage and grow multi-platform presence.
Candidates should possess skills in Content Strategy and Digital Marketing to plan campaigns and align content with organizational goals.
Candidates should possess strong Communication skills to engage audiences, collaborate with team members, and represent the mission clearly and respectfully.
Familiarity with platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X (Twitter), and basic analytics tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, native insights) is beneficial.
Experience or interest in nonprofit or cause-based marketing, especially in health or arts-focused organizations, is a plus.
Strong organizational skills, reliability in meeting deadlines, and the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment are important.
Relevant coursework or experience in marketing, communications, media, or related fields is preferred but not required for motivated applicants.

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