Social Media Marketing Intern

We are seeking a proactive and creative Social Media Intern to join our team. This role will support our organic social media efforts with a goal of driving conversion and increasing brand engagement. The intern will work under the guidance of our Senior Manager of Social Media Marketing.

Essential Functions:

·        Research and identify content trends and top-performing competitor content across various social media platforms.

·        Schedule and tag posts.

·        Support community management, reply to customer queries, engage with our followers, and help foster an interactive online community.

·        Hands-on management of the Pinterest platform including daily pinning and scheduling, while looking for opportunities to test, learn, and grow on the platform.  

·        Potential to contribute to content creation efforts, with a focus on video content for platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

·        Content Creator and Influencer program support, e.g. build dressing docs, interact with tagged posts, etc. May assist at occasional events.

·        Participate in team meetings and contribute creative ideas for supporting various initiatives.

Competencies:

·        Demonstrable understanding of current social and platform trends. Strong motivation to stay ahead in the fast-evolving social media landscape.

·        Ability to work independently with a bias for action and initiative.

·        Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a team.

·        Video editing skills are a plus.

·        Familiarity with social media scheduling tools is desirable but not mandatory.

Work Environment:

·        Works in an indoor office/home office environment, temperature controlled.

·        Sit for long periods, standing and walking intermittently.

·        Use office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, printer.

·        Occasionally lift or pull up to 20 pounds.

Education and Experience:

·        High School diploma and minimum two years of college coursework.

·        Some coursework in media, marketing, communications, or journalism preferred.

·        Prior work experience.

·        Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently, and communicate verbally and in writing at a professional level.

Expected Hours of Work: 

·        Hybrid (Walnut Creek, CA or Los Angeles, CA)

·        Starting June 1, 2024. Minimum duration through the start of the school term, with potential to extend into the fall term. Minimum 20 hours per week, up to 40 hours.

Salary : $18 - $20