JOB TITLE: POPlitics Internship BAND: Internship EMPLOYMENT: Part-Time LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ  TRAVEL: <5% START DATE: Rolling Basis

Turning Point USA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk. The organization's mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government. Turning Point USA believes that every young person can be enlightened to true free market values. Since its founding, Turning Point USA has embarked on a mission to build the most organized, active, and powerful conservative grassroots activist network on high school and college campuses across the country. With a presence on over 2,000 campuses, Turning Point USA is the largest and fastest-growing youth organization in America.

JOB DESCRIPTION:​ TPUSA's daily show POPlitics is looking to hire a paid intern to assist with the day to day operations of the show. The ideal candidate will embody the “CUTEservative” brand, constantly be on Twitter, watch Fox News, speak memes, and name all of the Kardashians. The person who fills this position will be responsible for executing the following duties as well as additionally assigned tasks:

• Be well versed in all relevant topics that are in news (political and pop culture) and provide topics for the show
• Assist with managing the CUTEservatives Facebook page
• Admitting members, moderating posts, conducting polls, etc.
• Interface with show followers who comment on posts and message the accounts
• Produce and send content for approval and then post content for POPlitics primary and secondary Instagram posts, along with POPlitics stories
• Maintaining a record of content that is posted by POPlitics across social media platforms
• Save stories to the proper Instagram highlights section
• Ensure that all posts meet the branding guidelines
• Craft and send Tweets for posting approval - once approved, post the Tweet

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for dynamic, fast-paced work environment 
• Ability to prioritize and organize several simultaneous projects
• Punctual and very responsive 
• Willingness to fulfill all duties listed and any additional duties assigned
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Knowledge of Google Drive (Google Docs, Sheets) 
• Passion for conservative ideas and principles 
• Positive attitude 
• Strong work ethic and goal-oriented 
• Self-starter and self-motivated 
• Innovative nature & desire to try new things and learn

“WOW!” SKILLS:

• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Past/present involvement in conservative youth organizations 
• Familiarity with AirTable, Slack, and other communication platforms