Social Media Intern at Cedar & Cactus | Austin, TX | $15/hr – $25/hr

Social Media Intern

Austin, TX (Remote)

$15/hr – $25/hrIntern/New Grad1+ years expInternship

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Drive hands-on social media content creation and publishing for multiple brand clients with a focus on consistent tone, quick community replies, and cross-team coordination.

Own content drafting, scheduling, and publishing across platforms with Sprout Social.
Must-have: 1–2 years of social media management and ability to adapt tone and messaging.
Standout: Proficiency with CapCut editing for Reels/TikTok and a professional home workspace.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Draft, schedule, and publish engaging content across multiple platforms
Write captions that reflect each client’s tone and messaging
Draft, schedule, and publish engaging content across multiple platforms exclusively using Sprout Social.
Participate in monthly Strategy Syncs and maintain accurate project statuses in our Content Calendar Tracker.
Write captions that reflect each client’s tone and messaging, ensuring adherence to technical specs and hashtag strategies.
Execute daily 15-minute community management protocols per client, including outbound engagement to reinforce algorithms.
Respond to all comments and DMs across platforms within a strict 24-hour window.
Schedule and test 3 Trial Reels per week for eligible accounts using archival content.
Coordinate content needs with the broader team and track engagement metrics.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience managing social media for brands or clients.
Can write in a range of voices and understand tone/messaging alignment.
Are highly organized and comfortable using Canva (Pro Team), Google Drive, and Sprout Social.
Are a proficient video editor using CapCut for Reels/TikToks and understand vertical video trends, hooks, and audio balancing.
Have a dedicated, professional workspace and can provide your own reliable laptop, smartphone, and high-speed internet.

Preferred

Bonus: You have experience with DSLR videography/photography (Note: local travel for shoots within 30 miles is considered an unpaid commute).
Bonus: Familiarity with AI and automation tools like OpusClip, ManyChat, or Google AI Studio.

Cedar & Cactus

Cedar and Cactus is a full scale digital marketing firm specializing in growing startups and small businesses. We're the best at the basics. Cedar and Cactus gets into the nitty gritty details of how to reach your target audience, and convert new sales. We don't offer you anything you don't need.

Austin, Texas, USA

3 employees (2 in marketing)

www.cedarandcactus.com