Social Media Content Creator Internships
Social media content creator internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience producing real content across platforms, mentorship from working content creators and social strategists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Education, with Planet Poodle, Inzata, and Her Bio among the employers posting roles now.
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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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Tips for Your Social Media Content Creator Internship Search
Apply before the semester you want to work
Large employers fill summer social media content creator internship cohorts in the fall preceding them, often by November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates. Check for openings at least one full semester ahead of your target start and set up alerts so you don't miss early deadlines.
Build a linked portfolio before you send your first application
Recruiters evaluating social media content creator interns want to see actual content, not a list of skills. Publish two or three complete projects: a brand campaign concept, a managed personal or club account with documented growth, or a content calendar with live posts you can link to. Give every application something concrete to assess.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and improves your odds of landing a role that fits.
Practice presenting your content decisions out loud
Social media content creator intern interviews often include a creative or strategy brief: you're given a brand scenario and asked to walk through your approach. Interviewers weigh how you think as much as the final idea. Practice narrating your reasoning on real briefs before you apply, so the format feels familiar under interview conditions.
Target structured social media and marketing rotational programs early
Large consumer brands and agencies run cohort-style internship programs built to train candidates new to content and social strategy, sometimes rotating participants across content creation, analytics, and community management. These programs recruit in the fall and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your target employers and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 50% of the social media content creator internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type so your time goes toward roles you can actually take.
Social Media Content Creator Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a social media content creator internship?
Lead with a portfolio, not a resume. Hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so what they actually evaluate is your content: published posts, a personal brand account, brand concept projects, or a capstone campaign you can link to directly. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a social media content creator internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for social media content creator interns is consistent performance on real deliverables, demonstrable audience or engagement impact, and available headcount when your intern term ends. Treat every project as a portfolio piece, ask about return-offer timelines early, and position yourself without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for social media content creator internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October, and those structured cohorts fill before spring. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role matches your target is the most reliable approach.
Are social media content creator internships paid?
Most professional social media content creator internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are less common in professional settings and subject to federal labor standards, so read each posting carefully before applying.
What should a social media content creator internship resume include?
Lead with two or three documented projects rather than work history: name the platforms, tools, and content formats you used, and link directly to published work, a portfolio site, or a case study document. Add relevant coursework in digital marketing, communications, or media, and keep the whole document to one page. Recruiters at this level are assessing your content, not your employment timeline.
Are there remote social media content creator internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the social media content creator internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts tend to fill quickly because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a social media or marketing rotational internship program?
Some large consumer brands and agencies run structured rotational internship programs that cycle participants across content, strategy, and analytics teams over a single summer. These programs target candidates with little professional experience but strong portfolios, recruit in the fall for summer starts, and are competitive. If a company you're targeting runs one, identify it by name and apply in the first recruitment window.
Can international students get social media content creator internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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