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Social media internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working social media practitioners, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Education, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, with LV Collective, Trinity Property Consultants, and Planet Poodle 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 Internship Search
Apply earlier than your instincts say
Large employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, sometimes in August or September, and close them months before the program starts. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to their start dates, so check listings consistently across the full year rather than waiting for a single hiring season.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Social media hiring teams want something to look at, not just a resume to read. Document two or three complete projects, whether a managed account, a campaign case study, or a content strategy you built for a class or personal project, and make sure each one shows the tools you used and the decisions you made.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and your professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside that campus activity widens the pool you reach and reduces the gap if structured programs fill early.
Practice your interview format before the screen
Social media intern interviews often include a portfolio review, a case or campaign-brief exercise, or a content critique where you evaluate a brand's existing presence and recommend changes. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud, since interviewers weigh how you think through a brief as much as the final recommendation you land on.
Target structured internship programs early
Larger companies run rotational or cohort-based social media programs designed for candidates new to the field, moving interns through content, analytics, and channel management teams in a single summer. These programs recruit competitively and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your timeline and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 34% of the social media internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles that actually fit your situation rather than discovering a mismatch after an interview.
Social Media Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a social media 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 candidates, a portfolio of live accounts, campaign case studies, or content calendars gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a social media 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 interns is consistent performance on real work, team headcount at the end of the internship, and timing your conversations about a return offer before the program closes. Position for one by delivering results, but don't count on it when planning your job search.
When should I apply for social media internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes opening applications in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and setting up alerts means you catch roles as soon as they open rather than after the first wave of applicants.
Are social media internships paid?
Most professional social media internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Nonprofit and very small organizations occasionally offer unpaid or stipend-only arrangements, so check each listing carefully and factor in cost of living if the role is on-site.
What should a social media 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 live social accounts you managed, published campaign case studies, or content strategy write-ups. Add relevant coursework in marketing, communications, or analytics, and keep the whole resume to one page.
Are there remote social media internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 66% of the social media internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from every location, so apply early and filter by work type to see them without sorting through roles you cannot take.
What is a social media rotational internship?
Some larger companies run structured rotational internship cohorts that move participants through marketing, content, analytics, and channel management teams over a single summer. These programs are designed for candidates new to the field, offer broad exposure across the social media function, and recruit competitively in the fall, often months before the program starts, so apply in the first wave.
Can international students get social media 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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