Social Media Intern

About Statusphere

Statusphere is a technology platform focused on influencer marketing, designed to help major brands scale, measure, and keep content compliant and brand-safe across social media, retail, and paid channels. The platform leverages AI to manage aspects such as influencer sourcing, vetting, fulfillment, tracking, and rights management. Clients include Express, Parlux, Kendo Brands, and LG H&H, who use Statusphere to boost social SEO, product discovery, and tangible sales both online and offline.

Internship Responsibilities

• Develop creative content ideas aimed at attracting ideal creators to apply to Statusphere.
• Design engaging Instagram Story content and recurring series.
• Create both static and video content to add value for creators and support goals related to creator acquisition.
• Interact organically with Statusphere creators across social media to enhance community engagement and retention.
• Engage with relevant trending content such as FYP and Reels to elevate the brand's presence and build connections with target creators.
• Assist in identifying high-potential creators from the network for specific Statusphere campaigns to encourage referrals.
• Collect and save user-generated content (UGC) that features Statusphere from various social media platforms.
• Write captions for scheduled posts, incorporating SEO keywords and maintaining consistent brand voice.
• Contribute to monthly social media reporting and analysis of performance metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Hours and Location

The position requires availability for two days per week, with a maximum of 20 hours weekly. The role is fully remote, with no special physical demands.

Experience and Skills

• Experience in social media content creation, graphic design, or digital marketing, gained via internships, coursework, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with TikTok and Instagram platforms and understanding of creator-oriented tools.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as CapCut or similar applications.
• Design experience using Canva or comparable graphic design tools.

Educational Preferences

• Currently enrolled student at an accredited college or university working towards a degree in fields such as Social Media, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, Journalism, Graphic Design, or related disciplines.
• Ideal candidates are rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a keen interest in social media strategy, digital storytelling, content crafting, and community engagement online.

Key Attributes for Success

• Proactive social media enthusiast who keeps up with the latest trends, platform changes, and viral formats.
• Insightful about creator behaviors, topics that engage them, and the style of content that resonates.
• Strong design sensibility and branding awareness, skilled at producing visually appealing, on-brand social media material.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to meet deadlines and maintain accurate content and communications.
• Collaborative team member willing to assist colleagues and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Effective communicator, capable of crafting clear captions and messages, and comfortable interacting with creators and internal teams.
• Self-motivated and dependable, demonstrating initiative and completing responsibilities with limited supervision.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay ranging from $17 to $20, determined by factors such as education, prior experience, skills, training, certifications, market demand, and internal equity.
• Opportunity to earn college credit if applicable.
• Inclusive, innovative, and supportive team culture focused on collaboration.
• Chance to enhance skills in social media management, content production, and messaging techniques.

Additional Information

Though fully remote, priority is given to candidates residing in FL, GA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TN, TX, WI, IL, SC, CA, and CO states.