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Company Overview
Hola Cultura is an award-winning nonprofit and online publication that celebrates the culture and contributions of Latinos living in the United States. We produce independent media coverage of our local communities in the Washington, D.C., and Boston, Massachusetts, metropolitan areas and report on national Latino arts, culture and societal issues. Through our work, we lift up Latino voices, break down barriers, and promote cross-cultural understanding. We also provide professional training in essential communication and digital workforce skills to Latino youth and young adults.
Hola Cultura is a proud winner of an Edward R. Murrow Regional Award for Best News Documentary!
Summary
** Candidates do not need to be based in Boston or D.C. to be considered. **
Our Storytelling Program for Experiential Learning (SPEL) is for young people between the ages of 16 and 25. As a Social Media Content Creator Intern, you will help bring Hola Cultura's stories to life through engaging, video-first content across our social media platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating content, is comfortable on camera, and has a strong understanding of social media trends and Latino culture.
Working closely with Hola Cultura's social media staff, you will create content that highlights the reporting of your fellow SPEL interns while also promoting Hola Cultura's stories, podcasts, community events and other initiatives. You should have experience creating digital content or a strong interest in pursuing a career in social media, journalism, PR and marketing, nonprofit communications or a related field.
Requirements
- Attend online meetings each Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST and commit an additional 3–5 hours of remote work per week.
- Experience creating short-form video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok or similar social media platforms.
- Comfortable appearing on camera and speaking to an audience.
- Ability to film, edit and caption videos using mobile and/or desktop editing software.
- Strong interest in Latino culture, journalism, arts and community storytelling.
- Ability to translate news stories and reporting into engaging, audience-friendly social media content.
- Creative thinker with the ability to brainstorm and pitch content ideas inspired by current social media trends while staying true to Hola Cultura's mission and voice.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a creative team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus.
- Good judgment, professionalism and the ability to engage respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
- Commitment to Hola Cultura's mission and goals.
Responsibilities
With guidance from the organization's Professional Development Staff, Editors and Fellows, Content Creator Interns will:
- Attend Tuesday afternoon remote meetings and actively participate in professional development activities and story lab sessions.
- Brainstorm, develop and produce engaging short-form video content for Hola Cultura's social media platforms.
- Create original content that highlights Hola Cultura's reporting on Latino culture, arts, community, environmental issues and current events in creative and engaging ways.
- Appear on camera to present stories, trends and community conversations in an authentic and engaging style.
- Film and edit social media videos and supporting content that encourage audiences to engage with Hola Cultura's journalism.
- Collaborate with editors and fellows to transform published stories, podcasts and events into compelling social media content.
- Stay informed about social media trends and contribute creative ideas that align with Hola Cultura's mission and brand.
- Serve as peer mentors to younger interns.
- Collaborate with other SPEL story team members on special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- If you are passionate about social media and want to make a difference in the Latino community, we invite you to apply for this exciting internship opportunity at Hola Cultura!
Professional Development & Weekly Stipend
Internships are volunteer positions for high school, college and graduate students and young adults. SPEL internships provide professional training and hands-on social media experience, as well as the opportunity to build a portfolio of published work promoting Hola Cultura and the organization's online magazine (www.holacultura.com) that attracts around 10,000 readers each month and has worked with larger media outlets including the Washington City Paper and WAMU/DCist, Washington's NPR station. Interns located in Washington, D.C., and Boston also receive a volunteer stipend of $20 per week.
Remote Meetings
Hola Cultura has offices in Boston and Washington, D.C. Candidates do not need to be based in one of these cities to be considered, but must be available for our weekly Zoom meeting on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
We recruit three times a year for the spring, summer and fall semesters. For the upcoming semester dates, please visit our website.
Application instructions: Please submit your resume, cover letter and work samples via the form on our Work with Us page: https://holacultura.com/workwithus
Send in a resume and a cover letter highlighting your interest and qualifications and outlining how the position could help you advance your own career objectives. Please include 3 to 5 work samples. Applications without cover letters and work samples will not be reviewed.
If you have questions, please send an email to volunteers@holacultura.com.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per week
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Remote
Company Overview
Hola Cultura is an award-winning nonprofit and online publication that celebrates the culture and contributions of Latinos living in the United States. We produce independent media coverage of our local communities in the Washington, D.C., and Boston, Massachusetts, metropolitan areas and report on national Latino arts, culture and societal issues. Through our work, we lift up Latino voices, break down barriers, and promote cross-cultural understanding. We also provide professional training in essential communication and digital workforce skills to Latino youth and young adults.
Hola Cultura is a proud winner of an Edward R. Murrow Regional Award for Best News Documentary!
Summary
** Candidates do not need to be based in Boston or D.C. to be considered. **
Our Storytelling Program for Experiential Learning (SPEL) is for young people between the ages of 16 and 25. As a Social Media Content Creator Intern, you will help bring Hola Cultura's stories to life through engaging, video-first content across our social media platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating content, is comfortable on camera, and has a strong understanding of social media trends and Latino culture.
Working closely with Hola Cultura's social media staff, you will create content that highlights the reporting of your fellow SPEL interns while also promoting Hola Cultura's stories, podcasts, community events and other initiatives. You should have experience creating digital content or a strong interest in pursuing a career in social media, journalism, PR and marketing, nonprofit communications or a related field.
Requirements
- Attend online meetings each Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST and commit an additional 3–5 hours of remote work per week.
- Experience creating short-form video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok or similar social media platforms.
- Comfortable appearing on camera and speaking to an audience.
- Ability to film, edit and caption videos using mobile and/or desktop editing software.
- Strong interest in Latino culture, journalism, arts and community storytelling.
- Ability to translate news stories and reporting into engaging, audience-friendly social media content.
- Creative thinker with the ability to brainstorm and pitch content ideas inspired by current social media trends while staying true to Hola Cultura's mission and voice.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a creative team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus.
- Good judgment, professionalism and the ability to engage respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
- Commitment to Hola Cultura's mission and goals.
Responsibilities
With guidance from the organization's Professional Development Staff, Editors and Fellows, Content Creator Interns will:
- Attend Tuesday afternoon remote meetings and actively participate in professional development activities and story lab sessions.
- Brainstorm, develop and produce engaging short-form video content for Hola Cultura's social media platforms.
- Create original content that highlights Hola Cultura's reporting on Latino culture, arts, community, environmental issues and current events in creative and engaging ways.
- Appear on camera to present stories, trends and community conversations in an authentic and engaging style.
- Film and edit social media videos and supporting content that encourage audiences to engage with Hola Cultura's journalism.
- Collaborate with editors and fellows to transform published stories, podcasts and events into compelling social media content.
- Stay informed about social media trends and contribute creative ideas that align with Hola Cultura's mission and brand.
- Serve as peer mentors to younger interns.
- Collaborate with other SPEL story team members on special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- If you are passionate about social media and want to make a difference in the Latino community, we invite you to apply for this exciting internship opportunity at Hola Cultura!
Professional Development & Weekly Stipend
Internships are volunteer positions for high school, college and graduate students and young adults. SPEL internships provide professional training and hands-on social media experience, as well as the opportunity to build a portfolio of published work promoting Hola Cultura and the organization's online magazine (www.holacultura.com) that attracts around 10,000 readers each month and has worked with larger media outlets including the Washington City Paper and WAMU/DCist, Washington's NPR station. Interns located in Washington, D.C., and Boston also receive a volunteer stipend of $20 per week.
Remote Meetings
Hola Cultura has offices in Boston and Washington, D.C. Candidates do not need to be based in one of these cities to be considered, but must be available for our weekly Zoom meeting on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
We recruit three times a year for the spring, summer and fall semesters. For the upcoming semester dates, please visit our website.
Application instructions: Please submit your resume, cover letter and work samples via the form on our Work with Us page: https://holacultura.com/workwithus
Send in a resume and a cover letter highlighting your interest and qualifications and outlining how the position could help you advance your own career objectives. Please include 3 to 5 work samples. Applications without cover letters and work samples will not be reviewed.
If you have questions, please send an email to volunteers@holacultura.com.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per week
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
- DrHouse10D
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- Hurroz2H
- Ambiance2A
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Education
- Technology & Software
- Marketing & Advertising
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote social media specialist jobs.
- Demonstrated experience managing brand social media accounts across major platforms
- Proficiency with social media scheduling and analytics tools
- Ability to create and edit short-form video content independently
- Strong written communication skills and familiarity with brand voice guidelines
- Experience reading platform analytics and translating data into content decisions
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Social Media Specialist Job Search
Build a remote-ready social media portfolio
Compile platform-specific examples that show content performance metrics, not just visuals. Remote hiring managers want to see engagement rates, follower growth, or campaign results you drove independently, because those numbers prove you can own a channel without in-person oversight.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote social media specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your platform strengths and apply directly. Applying within the first few days of a listing going live improves your chances at companies that move quickly on remote hires.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote social media teams rely on written handoffs in tools like Slack, Asana, or Notion. Your cover letter and any take-home materials should model the clear, concise async writing style remote managers actually depend on for daily collaboration across time zones.
Highlight distributed tool fluency on your resume
List the scheduling, analytics, and project management tools you've used, such as Sprout Social, Buffer, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, or Meta Business Suite. Remote employers filter fast for hands-on platform experience, and named tools make it immediately clear you can contribute without ramp-up time.
Remote Social Media Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote social media specialist job?
Target companies that already run distributed marketing teams, since they have the workflows for remote social media work. Remote employers screen hard for written communication, async collaboration, and self-direction, so your application needs to show you can manage content calendars, reporting, and community engagement without daily check-ins. A portfolio with real engagement results, platform-specific examples, and demonstrated proficiency in tools like Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or native platform analytics gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote social media specialists?
Companies hiring remote social media specialists right now include DrHouse, KittySpout, and Hurroz, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first software companies, direct-to-consumer brands, and digital media publishers consistently hire social media specialists for distributed teams.
Can you get a remote social media specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles are harder to land because you'll need to demonstrate self-management from day one without an in-office support system. Digital-native startups and small e-commerce brands are the most likely to hire entry-level remote social media specialists. A portfolio of real content, even from personal projects, freelance clients, or volunteer work, combined with fluency in scheduling and analytics tools, can substitute for formal experience on a resume.
Do you need a degree for remote social media specialist jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in this role weigh demonstrated platform skills, content performance data, and portfolio work heavily alongside, or instead of, a degree. Many remote social media specialist job postings list a degree as preferred rather than required, and candidates who can show measurable results, audience growth, or engagement improvements regularly compete successfully without one.
Which industries hire the most remote social media specialists?
Remote social media specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire social media specialists remotely because their marketing operations run on distributed teams that depend on digital channels to reach customers and build brand presence.
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