Social Content Intern

Summary

Join Apothékary, a fast-growing consumer health and wellness brand, as a Social Media Content Creator Intern. This part-time, remote role (with occasional in-person events in NYC) offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. You will create engaging short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, collaborating with the founder and marketing team. The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented individual with strong video editing skills and a passion for social media and wellness. This internship provides valuable experience in a rapidly expanding company and includes a product stipend.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field (or recent graduate)
• Excellent follow-through. Ability to keep the pieces moving and not let anything fall through the crack
• Comfortable shooting on camera and being featured in organic and paid social ads
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Proficient with CapCut, Canva, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite
• High energy and drive to produce videos daily
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker with an eye and passion for creating content, able to spot “content moments” and creative opportunities and execute swiftly on them
• High-level understanding of social platforms and video editing
• Deep understanding of TikTok and Instagram Reel platforms, best practices, trends, and know confidently how to captivate, grow and engage an audience
• You consider yourself an outstanding communicator
• Creative thinking with a problem-solving mindset
• Meticulous attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Passion for wellness community and herbal medicine

Responsibilities

• Stay current on weekly IG Reels/TikTok video trends and quickly execute concepts relevant to the brand
• Ideate, plan, shoot, and edit short-form video content for TikTok, IG Reels and YouTube Shorts. Goal of shooting 8-10 pieces of content a week
• Work closely with our founder, Shizu Okusa, to capture content in person for paid and organic usage
• Attend local events and capture content when needed
• Work with the marketing team to produce campaign or launch-specific content for organic and paid social
• Create and test new recipe content using our herbal formulas
• Support in editing videos and photos from influencers when needed
• Ensure brand voice is unique to Apothékary (sass, lightheartedness, fun) and is consistent across all digital channels
• Stay up to date with trends across platforms and present relevant ideas to the team
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality with all materials and information
• Take on special projects as assigned which may include research into topics of interest

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience at a high-growth, fast-paced startup

Benefits

• Salary range: $15-20/hour
• Around ~20 hours/week to start
• Minimum 6 months internship commitment
• Monthly Product Stipend
• Part-time and remote role