Social Media Content Creator Intern at | Santa Cruz, CA | $20/hr – $30/hr

Social Media Content Creator Intern

Santa Cruz, CA (Hybrid)

$20/hr – $30/hrIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the short-form content pipeline for a music-marketing focused project, turning shoots into TikTok/Reels/Shorts and shaping a recognizable social presence.

Turn long-form footage into 3–5 weekly short videos and brainstorm ideas for TikTok, Instagram Reels, X and other platforms.
Schedule and publish across platforms while maintaining a consistent visual brand.
Capture on-set behind-the-scenes content and feed ongoing content ideas to grow engagement.

Job Description

Turn long-form video footage and photoshoots into engaging short-form content
Create and edit TikToks, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other social media content
Schedule social media posts across platforms
Help create approximately: 3–5 short-form videos per week; 3–4 Instagram posts per week
Film behind-the-scenes content during photoshoots, video shoots, and other project activities
Brainstorm creative content ideas for TikTok, Instagram Reels, X, and other platforms
Help maintain a consistent visual brand and social media presence

Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week
Live in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Mountains, or the South Bay area
Able to meet in person approximately once per week
Interested in music marketing, content creation, or the entertainment industry

Have experience editing short-form videos (CapCut experience is a plus)
Ideal Candidate should love social media and creating content
Excellent organizational skills, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines
Enjoy EDM, bass music, rock, metal, or festival communities
Have a strong sense of what performs well on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and similar platforms
Live in Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Mountains, or the South Bay area