Social Media Intern

Application Deadline: 8 May 2026

Department: 02. Marketing & Communications

Employment Type: Internship

Location: New York City, New York

Reporting To: Director of Social Media

Compensation: $17.00 / hour

Description

Are you obsessed with trends, a pro at navigating the FYP, and ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for a Social Media Intern for Summer 2026 who knows how to keep it 💯 and bring fresh energy to our brand!

📅 The Deets

• Reporting to: Director of Social Media 👩‍💻

• Timeline: June – August 2026 (We’re flexible! 🗓️)

Ready to make 2026 legendary? Apply now! 🚀

Key Responsibilities

• Research & Strategy 🧠

• Trend Sourcing: Scrolling TikTok and Reels to identify emerging audios, memes, and "core" aesthetics before they peak. 📈

• Competitor Audits: Keeping an eye on what other brands are doing (and doing it better). 👀

• Generational Knowledge: Being our resident expert on Gen Z/Gen Alpha slang, humor, and platform etiquette. 🎓

• Content Creation 🎨

• Short-Form Video: Filming and editing "unfiltered" Lo-Fi content, "Day in the Life" clips, and behind-the-scenes (BTS) footage. 🎬

• Graphic Design: Creating high-engagement, aesthetic carousels in Canva. ✨

• Caption Writing: Drafting "human-sounding" copy that actually passes the vibe check (no corporate-speak allowed). ✍️

• Ops & Scheduling 🗓️

• Social Content Calendar: Mapping out the month’s posts so we always have a consistent flow. 📅

• Scheduling: Mastering Sprout Social to hit those peak engagement times. ⏰

• Engagement 💬

• Community Management: Being the voice of the brand! You’ll respond to comments and DMs with our specific "voice" via Sprout Social. 🗣️

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Platform Pro: You have deep knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. 📱

• Eye for Design: You’re already comfortable whipping things up in Canva. 🖌️