Social Media Intern - New York City

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$17/hr – $20/hrIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own on‑camera storytelling and end‑to‑end vertical video production for local businesses across Reels, TikTok, and Shorts, with a strong emphasis on hooks, pacing, captions, and accessibility.

Content Engine: Plan and produce mobile‑first videos featuring interviews, b‑roll, and product spotlights, plus captions and thumbnails.
On‑Camera & Logistics: Handle on‑camera presence and coordinate permissions, releases, and simple Canva graphics.
Performance Loop: Publish consistently, track native analytics, and iterate content based on platform trends.

Job Description

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).