Social Media & Content Creator Intern

# Social Media & Content Creator Intern

**Company:** Connecticut Buzz **Location:** Remote, Connecticut-based applicants preferred **Position:** Paid, Part-Time Internship **Compensation:** $20–$22 per hour **Hours:** Approximately 5–6 hours per week **Duration:** Initial 12-week internship, with potential for extension **Schedule:** Flexible around classes, with agreed content deadlines

## About Connecticut Buzz

Connecticut Buzz is a growing independent local media brand helping residents discover the best of Connecticut. Through our newsletters, social media, community events, and local guides, we connect residents with great restaurants, small businesses, hidden gems, weekend activities, and the people who make Connecticut special.

Our Instagram account, **@connecticut_buzz**, has grown to more than **11,600 followers**, and we're looking for a creative student to help us build on that momentum.

This is an opportunity to contribute to an established local media brand, create published work for your portfolio, and learn firsthand how digital content, audience growth, and local media marketing work.

## What You'll Do

- **Create engaging Instagram content:** Develop approximately two posts per week, with opportunities for a third as the workflow develops. Content will include carousels, short-form videos, and other shareable posts.- **Turn local stories into social content:** Repurpose material from our newsletters, local guides, event coverage, and other existing content into Instagram-ready formats.- **Pitch creative ideas:** Help identify Connecticut restaurants, hidden gems, local personalities, interesting facts, small towns, and community stories worth featuring.- **Design and edit:** Create polished graphics and short-form videos using tools such as Canva, CapCut, or similar editing software.- **Write captions:** Develop engaging, conversational copy that encourages people to share, save, comment, and explore Connecticut.- **Support content planning:** Help maintain a simple content calendar, meet publishing deadlines, and review basic post-performance metrics.- **Maintain accuracy and quality:** Verify information, use approved or appropriately licensed imagery, and follow Connecticut Buzz's editorial and visual guidelines.

Most work can be completed remotely. Occasional local content creation opportunities may be available by mutual agreement.

## Who We're Looking For

We're interested in someone who:

- Has a strong eye for engaging Instagram content and understands what makes people stop scrolling.- Enjoys creating carousels, editing Reels, or telling stories visually.- Is comfortable with Canva, CapCut, Adobe tools, or similar software.- Has an interest in Connecticut communities, restaurants, events, and local culture.- Is dependable, communicates clearly, and can work independently within agreed deadlines.- Enjoys experimenting with creative ideas and learning from results.

**You do not need previous professional social media management experience.** Personal projects, student organizations, school publications, and creative portfolios are all welcome.

Students studying marketing, communications, journalism, media production, graphic design, or related fields are encouraged to apply, but all majors are welcome.

## What You'll Gain

- Real-world experience creating content for an established local media brand.- Published work and measurable results for your portfolio.- Opportunities to experiment with formats, storytelling, and social media strategy.- Direct mentorship, feedback, and experience with a growing independent business.- Exposure to local businesses, community organizations, and digital advertising.- Potential for continued part-time employment after the initial internship.

**Benefits:** Flexible scheduling, remote work, mentorship, and professional portfolio opportunities. Legally required employee benefits will be provided as applicable. No employer-sponsored health insurance or retirement benefits are offered for this position.

## How to Apply

Please apply through Handshake and include:

1. A resume or brief introduction.2. Two or three examples of social media content you've created, such as Reels, videos, graphics, or carousels.3. Two ideas for Instagram posts you think Connecticut Buzz should create.

We're more interested in your creativity, storytelling, and eye for good content than your GPA or previous job titles.

**Check us out:** @connecticut_buzz | connecticutbuzz.com