Social Media Marketing Intern (Content Creator)

USA (On-site)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive short-form content across Sparrow’s key platforms to test, learn, and inform brand storytelling.

  • Own creation and publishing of short-form videos across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
  • Must-have: deep understanding of hooks, pacing, retention, and CTAs for compelling storytelling
  • Standout: collaborate with founders on brand voice and platform strategy; trend-aware with rapid experimentation

Job Description

Drive short-form content across Sparrow’s key platforms to test, learn, and inform brand storytelling.

  • Create and publish short-form content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
  • Participate in creative brainstorms and contribute fresh, trend-aware ideas
  • Study audience engagement to understand what’s working and why

Responsibilities

  • Create and publish short-form content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
  • Participate in creative brainstorms and contribute fresh, trend-aware ideas
  • Study audience engagement to understand what’s working and why
  • Collaborate with the founding team on brand voice and platform strategy

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of short-form storytelling — hooks, pacing, retention, and CTAs
  • Confident filming and talking on camera
  • Clear written and spoken communication
  • Confident using TikTok and Instagram for brand growth
  • Quick idea generation and execution
  • Strong command of editing tools (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, or equivalent)
  • Interest in founders, startups, business, AI, and product storytelling
  • Natural on-camera presence with fun, positive energy and authenticity
  • Trend-aware and always experimenting with new formats and sounds
  • Curious about AI tools for editing, captions, motion tracking, and testing
  • Data-curious — you want to know why a video worked, not just that it did
  • Thrives in fast, iterative, and collaborative environments

Preferred

  • experience with creators, viral formats, or high-performing posts
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    Sparrow

    Sparrow is the first end-to-end leave management solution for modern employers to care for their people during major life events. Sparrow’s high-tech, high-touch approach automates the most painful parts of employee leave management, while our world-class leave specialist team ensures a premium experience for all types of leaves across the United States and Canada. By partnering with Sparrow, caring companies, such as Headspace, Chime, and Bumble, reduce compliance risks, enhance the employee experience, and contain costs.We're hiring! https://sparrow.com/careers

    Founded in 2018
    San Francisco, California, USA
    272 employees (8 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    16K
    Monthly Google Ads Budget
    $58.1K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    11.2%
    Direct
    75.1%
    Referral
    5.5%
    Social
    6.9%
    Paid
    1.2%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~274

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    4 (1% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    6.5 years
    Median Tenure
    2.3 years

    Funding

    Total Funding
    $20M
    Last Raise
    $35M
    Series B, 8 months ago

    Funding History

    • Jul 2025
      Series B • $35M
    • Feb 2022
      Series A • $20M
    • Nov 2021
      Series Unknown

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