Social Media Intern
Job Title: Social Media Intern
Company: GetBuddy
Location: In-person, New York City
Type: Part-time
About GetBuddy
GetBuddy is a pet adoption and lifelong care platform that helps people find adoptable pets through AI-powered matching and provides free, 24/7 virtual vet and training support. Our mission is to reduce shelter returns and euthanasia by supporting pets and people before and after adoption.
How to Apply
Please email teagan@getbuddy.com and ryan@getbuddy.com with your most recent resume and example social posts. Please do not apply through Handshake.
The Role
As a Social Media Intern, you’ll support day-to-day content creation, scheduling, and engagement across our platforms. This is a hands-on role for a student interested in social media, marketing, communications, or creative work who wants real-world startup experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with creating and scheduling social media posts
- Help maintain and update social content calendars
- Support engagement (comments, DMs, basic community interaction)
- Help source and organize photos, videos, and captions
- Track post performance and assist with basic analytics
- Stay up to date on social trends and platform best practices
Qualifications
- Interest in social media, marketing, or communications
- Familiarity with platforms like Instagram and TikTok
- Familiarity with tools like Canva, Google Workspace, or scheduling tools
- Familiarity with editing tools
- Strong written communication skills
- Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Why This Internship
- Hands-on experience at a mission-driven startup
- Real responsibility and portfolio-worthy work
- Learn how social media works at an early-stage company