Social Media & Content Creation Internship

Responsibilities

• - Film, edit, and produce engaging videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, YouTube, and other digital platforms.
• - Capture wildlife behavior, animal enrichment activities, behind-the-scenes moments, educational programs, and guest experiences.
• - Develop creative video concepts, storyboards, trending videos, and content series that align with AWCC's mission and brand.
• - Create dynamic, visually engaging video content that showcases AWCC's wildlife, special events, and visitor experiences through creative storytelling.
• - Organize and maintain digital photo and video libraries.
• - Host, co-host, and assist with live broadcasts featuring AWCC wildlife, staff, and special events.
• - Assist with planning, scheduling, publishing, and monitoring social media content.
• - Write engaging captions and help respond to audience comments and questions.
• - Monitor social media trends and recommend creative opportunities to reach new audiences.
• - Assist with tracking social media engagement, audience growth, and content performance.

Requirements

• - Strong interest in social media, digital marketing, videography, photography, or communications.
• - Demonstrated experience creating, filming, and editing engaging social media videos, including short-form content, trending videos, and Instagram Reels.
• - Proficiency in using an iPhone to capture high-quality video and photography, edit content, and produce engaging, professional-looking social media posts.
• - Experience using video editing tools such as Edits, CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar applications.
• - Ability to identify emerging social media trends and creatively adapt them into original content that aligns with AWCC's mission and brand.
• - Strong familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, including short-form video trends, with an interest in exploring additional social media platforms.
• - Strong written and verbal communication skills, creativity, and attention to detail.
• - Comfortable appearing on camera and speaking to audiences, or enthusiastic about developing these skills.
• - Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate respectfully with team members.
• - Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to participate in fun, sometimes silly, team activities.

Preferred

• - Photography or DSLR/mirrorless camera experience.
• - Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or social media analytics.
• - Experience with live streaming, interviewing, or on-camera presenting.
• - Interest in wildlife conservation, nonprofit marketing, or Alaska tourism.
• - First Aid and CPR certifications.
• - Fluency in multiple languages.
• - A sense of humor, preferably one that pairs well with animal puns!

Benefits

• - Housing: Seasonal employee housing is available.
• - Uniforms & Employee Benefits
• - Free AWCC admission for friends and family.
• - Employee discounts at the Be Wild Gift Shop.