Social Media Specialist Internship (AAMWA)

Internships are for students who need college credits

Location: Columbus

Type: Unpaid Internship

Duration: Monday, August 24 to Friday, December 11

About the African American Male Wellness Agency

The African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Black men, women, and families by reducing health disparities through education, prevention, advocacy, and access to care. Through signature initiatives such as Black Men's Wellness Day, Uplift Her, Real Men Real Talk, and year-round health programming, AAMWA empowers communities to live healthier lives while advancing health equity nationwide.

Role Overview

The Social Media Specialist Intern will support the Communications team by developing engaging social media content that increases awareness of the African American Male Wellness Agency's mission, programs, events, and community impact. This role focuses on creating compelling, trend-driven content that educates, inspires, and motivates audiences to participate in AAMWA initiatives while strengthening the organization's national brand and digital presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and publish engaging content across AAMWA social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube, with a primary focus on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Produce reels, short-form videos, graphics, and other digital content that promote Black Men's Wellness Day, Uplift Her, Real Men Real Talk, health awareness campaigns, and other AAMWA initiatives.
• Attend community events, health initiatives, and special programs to capture photo and video content for social media and digital marketing.
• Leverage OpusClip and other editing tools to transform long-form videos into engaging short-form content.
• Write compelling captions and assist with content planning and editorial calendars.
• Support community management by monitoring comments, messages, and audience engagement across social media platforms.
• Monitor social media analytics and recommend content improvements to increase reach, engagement, and participation.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to develop storytelling content that highlights participant experiences, community impact, health education, strategic partnerships, and organizational achievements.