Social Media Intern - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

$19/hr – $22/hrIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-format short video creation for local businesses, from concept to publication, with hands-on camera work and performance feedback across Reels, TikTok, and Shorts.

  • Video Production & Storytelling: plan, shoot, and edit vertical clips that drive engagement and brand clarity.
  • Platform Optimization & Accessibility: craft captions and thumbnails with accessibility in mind to maximize reach.
  • Logistics & Compliance: coordinate with businesses for permissions, releases, and on-site publishing guidelines.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, storyboard, and produce vertical videos featuring local businesses (quick interviews, b‑roll, day-in-the-life, product spotlights).
  • Shoot mobile-first content and edit for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts (strong hooks, pacing, native text/effects, captions, thumbnails).
  • Appear on camera or conduct on-camera interviews as needed; bring energy and clarity on screen.
  • Write engaging captions tailored to each platform’s best practices and trends.
  • Publish content and help manage a simple content calendar.
  • Track performance with native analytics; summarize learnings and iterate.
  • Coordinate with local businesses for filming logistics, permissions, and releases; follow brand/content guidelines.
  • Create basic still graphics and thumbnails in Canva.
  • Maintain organized media libraries (naming, storage, asset handoff).
  • Practice accessibility-first publishing (captions, contrast, alt text).
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Yelp connects people with great local businesses. Our users have contributed more than 265 million rich, local reviews of almost every type of local business, from restaurants, boutiques, and salons to dentists, mechanics, plumbers, and more. We are powered by a global community of collaborative people with shared values. Our employees are tenacious individuals who believe in our mission to connect people to great local businesses. In our remote-first workplace, your work makes a difference, you are seen as a whole person, and you are supported in your personal and professional growth. Your #FiveStarCareer starts here.

Founded in 2004
San Francisco, California, USA
7.1K employees (441 in marketing)