Social Media Intern (Summer 24)

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. The Dolby U internship program offers impactful, project-based work experience in a collaborative, creative environment where you work side by side with industry leaders. Amplify your insatiable curiosity by implementing real-world solutions that revolutionize how people communicate and how entertainment is created, delivered, and enjoyed worldwide. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work. For any student seeking to gain invaluable expertise through meaningful, personal contributions, we invite you to join us in continuing to design a future where technology meets entertainment!The Marketing department creates passion and relevance for the "Dolby Difference" driving sell-in and sell-thru of Dolby enabled devices, services, content, and experiences across multiple constituents – partners, creators, consumers, and developers.Social Media InternSummaryDolby revolutionizes the science of sight and sound through our innovative research and engineering, empowering creatives to elevate their stories, and offering fans unforgettable experiences.We're inspired by the passion and curiosity of artists, filmmakers, musicians, and storytellers. We offer creatives new tools and technologies to remove any barriers and help them realize their full potential. To us, life is about the pursuit of awe-inspiring experiences. Dolby is home to artists, scientists, and engineers dedicated to dreaming up breakthrough technologies that are transforming audio and visual experiences in ways you never thought possible.As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from music, movies & TV, to gaming, sports and more. We're big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and win recognition for your work. Dolby’s Social Team supports the growth of the business by inserting the brand into culture, driving education, awareness and engagement at scale via inspiring content across platforms.As an intern, the Dolby U program offers impactful, project-based work experience in a collaborative, creative environment where you work side by side with industry leaders. Amplify your insatiable curiosity by implementing real-world solutions that revolutionize how people communicate and how entertainment is created, delivered, and enjoyed worldwide. For anyone seeking to gain invaluable expertise through meaningful, personal contributions, join us to design a future where technology meets entertainment!ResponsibilitiesThe role will be responsible for: Monitor and relay social media trends and conversations across different digital platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)Track new music and movie releases, pop culture moments, and entertainment news and compile reports for the teamWork with social media leads to engage with our audiences across all owned social platformsMonitor competitor and partner social feedsSupport Movies & TV and Music leads with managing content calendars Draft social media copy for review in the global content calendar across all Dolby social channels Provide design support and creative asset creationUtilize tools to research and identify new influencers and manage the pipeline in a scalable wayIdentify real-time social moments that insert Dolby into culture to drive the brand conversation forward and foster community Utilize social tools like Sprout to support with publishing and reporting on metrics, as well as managing platform best practices and nuancesHelp maintain/manage FAQ documents – around products, announcements and eventsBonus if you can produce short-form social video content and are comfortable occasionally serving as the “face of the brand” by creating content on social in order to jump on trends quickly (ie real-time Tik-Tok creation, etc)Occasionally assist with on-site social media coverage (as needed) Qualifications Strong communication skills, especially in writing and editing Experience or coursework in journalism, communications, marketing, or media Storytelling chops – know how to tell an irresistible story Knowledge of social media best practices and how each major social platform differs from each other Intellectual curiosity Ability to explain complex ideas simply and concisely Interest in consumer technology and/or the entertainment industry Self-starter mentality – you take initiative and don’t always wait for work to be assigned to youYou’re a team player who communicates clearly and proactivelyDeep knowledge of music, movies, and pop culture! We recognize that applying to internships can be a daunting process, especially if you have not had any previous internships, or if this is a new field of interest to you. Even if you do not have previous professional experience to meet the listed qualifications, we will consider relevant project, volunteer, and extracurricular experiences, and we encourage you to include them on your resume and apply.ELIGIBILITYWorking towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, marketing, hospitality, or a related field; recent grads who are within 6 months of graduation are also eligible to apply. Must be available to work full-time Monday – Friday for 6 months between May/June 2024 – Nov/Dec 2024.Start date for the internship is as follows: (note these dates are not flexible) Monday, May 20, 2024Monday, June 3, 2024Monday, June 17, 2024 The Los Angeles base hourly range for this internship position is $26-37/hr and can vary if outside of this location. Our hourly ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific hourly range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.Dolby will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12Equal Employment Opportunity:Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.]]>