Social Media Content Creator Intern

New York, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Drive short-form video and photo content for the Empire State Building/ESRT to grow social audiences (TikTok, Instagram) with fast, on-brand storytelling.

  • Own the creation of snackable visuals and dynamic media assets for social channels.
  • Must-have: proven content creation experience (video/photo) and a portfolio.
  • Standout: ability to quickly storyboard and shoot compelling stories tied to the ESRT brand.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop snackable visual content, short-form social videos, memes, GIF’s and dynamic media assets to grow social media audiences with a focus on TikTok and Instagram
  • Strategically and quickly shoot, create and edit video and photo content to tell compelling and engaging stories for the Empire State Building and Empire State Realty Trust audiences
  • Be up-to-date on trending video content especially on Reels and TikTok and be able to quickly develop content to match that suits the Empire State Building/ESRT brand
  • Identify thumb-stopping, brand and audience building opportunities for content
  • Pitch weekly video and content ideas to Social Media Manager
  • Contribute creatively and deliver projects on a deadline
  • Proficient in Adobe CC (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator), FinalCut Pro and other video/photo editing platforms
  • Have a deep understanding of social media and audience engagement
  • Additional responsibilities as directed

Requirements

  • Experience of content creation (video, editing, photography, etc.)
  • Portfolio or website of relevant work examples
  • Detail-oriented and results-driven with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with key social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok. is required; knowledge of WeChat, and Weibo is a plus.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interact with all levels of personnel
  • A student enrolled in a four-year or five-year undergraduate program.
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      Empire State Realty Trust

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      Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observatory, ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of September 30, 2025, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.

      Founded in 2013
      New York, New York, USA
      426 employees (26 in marketing)
      57% recommend to a friend
      78% CEO approval

      Marketing Team

      Marketing Team Size
      16 (4% of company)

      Funding

      Total Funding
      $940M
      Last Raise
      $225M
      Post IPO Debt, 2 years ago

      Funding History

      • Apr 2024
        Post IPO Debt • $225M
      • Mar 2024
        Post IPO Debt • $715M

      Traffic Signals

      Monthly Visitors
      53.9K
      Monthly Google Ads Budget
      $62.8K
      Traffic Source Mix
      Search
      61.6%
      Direct
      29.4%
      Referral
      5.6%
      Social
      2.2%
      Paid
      1%

      Headcount Trend

      Current headcount: ~426

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