Social Media Intern
Social Media & Community Marketing Intern (NextBestie)
NextBestie is a friendship and social discovery app designed to help people build meaningful connections, friendships, and communities. We are seeking a creative, trend-savvy Social Media & Community Marketing Intern to join our growing team and help shape the voice and culture of an exciting startup.
This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who loves social media, content creation, digital marketing, pop culture, and community building. Interns will work directly with the founder and contribute ideas that may be implemented across our app, social channels, marketing campaigns, and events.
Responsibilities
- Research social media trends, viral content, and emerging platform features
- Brainstorm and develop content ideas for Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and other social platforms
- Assist with creating engaging social media posts, captions, and campaign concepts
- Help write lifestyle, friendship, culture, and relationship-focused articles for the NextBestie app
- Participate in content planning meetings and creative brainstorming sessions
- Monitor social media engagement and identify opportunities for growth
- Research competitor activity and industry trends
- Assist with influencer outreach and community engagement initiatives
- Support event planning, promotional campaigns, and brand activations
- Collaborate on creative marketing strategies to increase app awareness and user acquisition
Preferred Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Active user of TikTok, Instagram, and social media platforms
- Creative thinker with a passion for digital culture and trends
- Basic knowledge of content creation, Canva, CapCut, or similar tools is a plus
- Comfortable sharing ideas and working in a collaborative environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Interest in startups, marketing, technology, social networking, or community building
Minimum Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college or university program
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Reliable transportation for in-office work (if applicable)
- Available approximately 10–15 hours per week
What You'll Gain
- Real startup experience working directly with a founder
- Portfolio-building opportunities across social media, marketing, and content creation
- Hands-on experience in app marketing, brand development, and community growth
- Professional mentorship and networking opportunities
- Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship
- Monthly stipend provided