Social Media Specialist Internships
Social media specialist 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 cover 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
Social Media Specialist Internship Market
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- Consulting & Professional Services
Tips for Your Social Media Specialist Internship Search
Start your search earlier than you think
Large employers open summer social media specialist internship applications the preceding fall, often closing them before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings consistently rather than treating it as a one-season activity.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Social media specialist intern hiring teams want something to assess, not just a resume. Document two or three projects, content campaigns with engagement metrics, analytics reports, or branded channel builds, and make sure each includes the tools you used and a link to the live work or a case study they can open.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship 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 social media specialist cohorts alongside campus activity widens your pool and reaches opportunities that never appear at a fair.
Practice your interview format before the first screen
Social media specialist intern interviews often include a content or strategy exercise, a mock campaign brief, a channel audit, or a short presentation on how you'd approach a brand challenge. Practice presenting your reasoning out loud, not just drafting answers privately, since interviewers weigh how you think through the problem as much as the final output.
Target structured cohort programs early
Larger companies in media, technology, and consumer brands run dedicated social media intern programs designed to train people new to the field. These cohorts recruit on fixed timelines, fill fast, and often have earlier deadlines than general internship postings. Identify the programs that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 34% of the social media specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before sorting through listings, filtering by location and work type upfront means you spend time on roles you can actually take, not ones you'll rule out at the offer stage.
Social Media Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a social media specialist internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For social media specialist candidates, a curated portfolio of content campaigns, analytics reports, or branded social channels 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 specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For social media specialist interns, what drives it most is performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and the employer's return-offer timeline. Position for one by treating every project as a portfolio piece, but keep applying broadly so you're not counting on a single outcome.
When should I apply for social media specialist internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, which means social media specialist internship openings appear year-round rather than in a single window, checking listings regularly across the full academic year is worth the habit.
Are social media specialist internships paid?
Most professional social media specialist internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so you can filter and compare without reaching out to ask.
What should a social media specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects that show the tools you used and the results you measured, for social media specialist candidates, that means content campaigns with engagement data, analytics dashboards, or branded channel builds you can link directly. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and put the portfolio link near the top.
Are there remote social media specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 66% of the social media specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and use the work-type filter to surface them before spots close.
Can international students get social media specialist 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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