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Social Media Intern

Brooklyn, New York
Internship
Social Media Intern

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Position Type: Internship (70% Remote / 30% In-Person)
Schedule: Flexible Hours, 5–10 hours to start (may increase or change depending on the month)
Compensation: Paid or Unpaid, Based on Experience

Internship Overview

A social media agency based in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a motivated, creative, and skilled Social Media Intern to join its growing team. This internship is ideal for someone who already has a strong interest in social media and digital content and is looking to gain hands-on experience working with real clients and campaigns.

This is not a passive internship. We are looking for someone who can actively contribute ideas, execute content, and support day-to-day social media operations while learning agency workflows and best practices. The role offers flexibility, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow alongside an experienced creative team.

Key Responsibilities Content Creation & Support

  • Assist in creating engaging content for social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn

  • Support content planning, scheduling, and posting across multiple client accounts

  • Help source visuals, write captions, and adapt content to different brand voices

Community & Platform Management

  • Assist with monitoring comments, messages, and engagement

  • Help track trends, hashtags, and platform updates

  • Support basic community management tasks

Strategy & Research

  • Research social media trends, competitors, and content ideas

  • Assist with brainstorming creative concepts and campaign ideas

  • Support reporting on post performance and engagement metrics

Agency & Team Support

  • Collaborate with designers, strategists, and account managers

  • Assist with content calendars and client deliverables

  • Participate in occasional in-person meetings, shoots, or brainstorming sessions

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong interest in social media, content creation, and digital marketing

  • Comfortable using platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn

  • Has basic skills in content creation, copywriting, or video editing

  • Eager to learn, take initiative, and contribute ideas

Skills & Qualifications

  • Familiarity with social media platforms and trends

  • Strong communication and writing skills

  • Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented

  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

  • Experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe tools, or similar software is a plus

Schedule & Flexibility

  • Flexible hours with a starting commitment of 5–10 hours per week

  • Schedule may change depending on workload and time of year

  • Hybrid structure with majority remote work

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on experience working at a social media agency

  • Exposure to multiple brands and industries

  • Opportunity to build a real-world portfolio

  • Mentorship from experienced social media professionals

  • Potential for paid opportunities or expanded responsibilities