What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Intern position at Doing Things Media?
At Doing Things, our process is unique, but our purpose is clear. We connect consumers across the world through humor and happiness. Doing Things is responsible for the funniest, most shareable, and culturally relevant memes and video content on the Internet. The company is making ordinary life relatable, humorous and entertaining through a portfolio that includes some of the most popular brands built on Instagram, including Middle Class Fancy, Shithead Steve, Overheard, Recess Therapy, Bob Does Sports and Animals Doing Things, among others. Through its IP, Doing Things fuels consumer products, branded content, video licensing, publishing and original entertainment across digital and linear TV.
Founded in 2017, Doing Things touts more than 35 unique brands and delivers more than 100 pieces of original and curated content daily to an audience of more than 80 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Snap. This includes the company’s fast-growing direct-to-consumer products business, featuring comedic apparel and accessories based on what’s trending, as well as our Breezy golf apparel line.
Today, Doing Things is looking to expand its team as we extend our reach to bring smiles to millions of new community members across the globe.
Responsibilities:
- Working closely with our VP of Talent & Business Development across the following projects:
- Sort Through Talent Pitches & Rosters // Help review talent submissions and flag creators who are a strong fit for our pages.
- Keep Our Talent Database Fresh // Maintain and update our internal talent grids so we’re always tracking the best creators across entertainment, sports, and comedy.
- Stay on Top of Rising Talent // Help us build a system to monitor trending and up-and-coming creators before they blow up.
- Connect with Agencies & Managers // Jump in on outreach and collect talent submissions from reps when needed.
- Keep Tabs on Social Media Trends // Stay dialed in on platform updates, viral moments, and content shifts that might impact how we work with talent.
- Recommend Talent for Brand & Content Collabs // Help match creators to upcoming brand deals and original show opportunities.
- Work Across Teams // Collaborate with our brand partnerships and creative teams to make sure we’re locking in the right talent for the right opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Someone Who Lives & Breathes Social Media // If you’re already deep in the world of viral content, trending formats, and up-and-coming creators, you’re in the right place.
- Hyper-Organized & Detail-Oriented // Juggling talent pipelines and keeping things streamlined is key.
- Strong Communicator // Whether it’s updating a spreadsheet or pitching a creator, you should be able to get your point across clearly and concisely.
- Understands the Doing Things Vibe // You know our pages, our humor, and the kind of creators that just make sense for our brand.
- Self-Starter Mentality // Someone who’s always thinking ahead, taking initiative, and excited about the opportunity to learn from one of the biggest players in digital media.
