Social Media & Content Intern

Austin, TX (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 4 months ago

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Drive daily short-form content creation for TikTok and Instagram as an internship, turning strategic direction into original videos.

  • Own the weekly content calendar and daily video production
  • No degree required; translate GTM guidance into creative output
  • Paid internship with commission opportunity and real channel ownership

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the weekly content calendar across TikTok and Instagram
  • Receive a strategic framework and weekly direction from the GTM lead, then bring it to life in your own creative voice
  • Conduct ongoing observation of competitor content, platform trends, and cultural moments to
  • Identify what's working and what's being overdone
  • Identify opportunities to do something different (not just follow what's trending)
  • Produce one short-form video per day — concept, film, edit, caption
  • Submit all content for approval a full week before its scheduled publication date, allowing time for feedback and revisions before anything goes live
  • Bring a strong creative point of view to every piece of content (consistency in voice and aesthetic matters)
  • Experiment with formats: talking head, text overlay, POV, day-in-the-life, product demo, storytelling
  • Lead organic growth through compelling content, smart posting cadence, and genuine community interaction
  • Optimize based on platform behavior: hashtags, CTAs, timing, format, sound
  • Stay current on algorithm updates, platform changes, and emerging content formats
  • Monitor and respond to comments and DMs to build real connection with the audience
  • Track weekly performance across key metrics: watch time, completion rate, saves, shares, comments, profile visits
  • Diagnose why content wins or loses: hook, format, timing, sound, length
  • Report findings directly to the GTM lead at a minimum every two weeks, with daily communication ongoing

Requirements

  • No specific degree or major required.

Preferred

  • Active TikTok or Instagram presence with original content in any niche or size
  • Familiarity with short-form video editing tools such as CapCut, InShot, or similar
  • Understanding of social analytics and what the numbers actually mean
  • Any experience with influencer outreach or creator partnerships is a plus
  • Background or genuine interest in productivity, technology, wellness, finance, or lifestyle content

Benefits

  • Paid internship with commission opportunity
  • Early access to Xyra before public launch
  • Real ownership (you run the channels, not shadow someone)
  • Hands-on GTM experience building a product from the ground up in real time
Xyra logo

Xyra

A new interface between wearables and a novel antiarrhythmic for improved AF management

Founded in 2022
Palo Alto, California, USA
5 employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39%
Direct
38.8%
Referral
13.6%
Social
5.8%
Paid
1.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~6