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Social media content internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience creating and scheduling content, mentorship from working social media practitioners, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in 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 Internship Search
Apply months before your target start date
Large employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall and close them well before spring. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently from early fall through winter puts you ahead of candidates who wait until spring.
Build a public content portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for social media content internships want something to evaluate, not just a list of classes. Create and document two or three real projects, such as a content calendar for a student organization, a mock brand campaign with copy and visuals, or a performance analysis of a published account. Link to the work directly in your resume or application.
Work campus resources and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied specifically to your university, and advisors and professors often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts that may not recruit on campus, so you reach both the organized pipelines and the open market simultaneously.
Practice the social media content intern screen out loud
Intern interviews for social media content roles commonly include a content brief response, a platform strategy prompt, or a short writing sample under time pressure. Practice answering these out loud and explaining your creative or strategic reasoning as you go, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the finished output.
Target structured internship programs built for beginners
Many larger companies run cohort or rotational internship programs designed to train people new to social media and content marketing, often feeding directly into associate or coordinator roles. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and tend to offer more mentorship than ad-hoc positions. Identify the ones that fit your timeline and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 50% of the social media content internships listed here. Decide what arrangement you can actually commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you are reviewing only the roles you can take, rather than sorting through options that don't fit your situation.
Social Media Content Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a social media content internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For social media content roles, a curated portfolio of content campaigns, caption samples, or analytics reports gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a social media content internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for social media content interns is consistent performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and clear communication about your interest before the internship ends. Position yourself for one by treating every project as a portfolio piece, without counting on the offer.
When should I apply for social media content internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications for June start dates can open as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to their start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single hiring season gives you the widest set of options.
Are social media content internships paid?
Most professional social media content internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Unpaid arrangements exist but are less common at established organizations. Reviewing each listing carefully is the clearest way to understand what a specific role offers before you apply.
What should a social media content internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and link to the work itself, such as a public content calendar, a published social campaign, or an analytics case study with results. Add relevant coursework in marketing, communications, or digital media, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote social media content internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the social media content internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early once you decide what arrangement works for you and filter by work type to see those roles first.
Can international students get social media content 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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