Intern - Social Media

M.S. Rau is looking for an Intern - Social Media who will work closely with our Social Media Specialist to create, manage, and engage with our online community. This is a remote, part-time position with an ideal schedule of two hours per day.

For 113 years, M.S. Rau has been a global leader in fine art, exquisite antiques, and rare jewelry. Recognized internationally for our exceptional inventory and commitment to quality, M.S. Rau offers clients more than just remarkable objects – we offer them the rarest experiences and stories that transcend generations. Our gallery in the heart of New Orleans is a world-renowned destination, where beauty, history, and impeccable service converge.

With a team of passionate professionals and a client base that spans the globe, we operate at the highest level of the luxury marketplace. Every piece we offer tells a story – and so does every team member who helps bring those stories to life.  

Your Role Will Include:

• Community Management & Engagement: Monitor and engage with comments and direct messages on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter using Sprout Social. Maintain a quick and friendly response time to all inquiries.
• Content Assistance: Support the Social Media Specialist by tagging and categorizing content in Sprout Social to help track performance and identify trends. 
• Content Distribution: Assist with publishing marketing videos from various social platforms to our YouTube channel and update Pinterest with fresh content, including blog posts and product collections.

What We’re Looking For:  

• Education: A degree or current enrollment in a degree program related to marketing, communications, social media or a similar field is preferred.
• Experience: We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate a passion for social media through personal projects, volunteer work, or relevant coursework. This could include managing a personal blog, running a social media account for a club, or completing a related academic project.

Skills & Knowledge

• Social Media Savvy: You'll need to know how different social media platforms operate, including their best practices and trends. You should also have an understanding of what makes content engaging and shareable.
• Communication Skills: Strong written communication is crucial for responding to comments and direct messages. You need to be able to communicate in a professional, brand-appropriate voice.
• Organizational Skills: Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks is important.
• Tool Familiarity: While direct experience with a specific tool like Sprout Social is a plus, it's not a requirement. The ability to quickly learn new software is often more important.
• Creative Thinking: Being able to generate ideas for new content and engaging Pins on Pinterest will set a candidate apart.
• Bonus Skills: Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (like Canva) or video editing can be a great advantage, though not required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is an intern position. The intern will work remotely 10 hours per week with the requirement to come on site once a week. This position pays $15 per hour. There may be need for additional hours as needed within the flexibility of the intern. Local candidates only please.

Work Environment:

This job operates remotely as well as in a professional office environment and gallery when visiting on-site. This role routinely uses a computer or smart phone to access, input, and retrieve data. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard and smart phone.

Other Duties
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

EEO Statement:

M.S. Rau provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age (40 or older), national origin, marital status, handicap or disability (including pregnancy), perception of history of handicap or disability, ancestry, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. EEO is the Law links in English and Spanish.