Social Media Content Creator Intern

About zhuzh
zhuzh is a brand that celebrates cultural preservation through sustainable fashion. We are dedicated to preserving the stories, techniques, and artistry of Africa and the African Diaspora through our collections. At zhuzh, we focus on empowering artisans, promoting sustainability, and creating community initiatives such as workshops, collaborations, and creative projects. We are looking for a Social Media Content Creator Intern to help us build our social media presence, share our story, and inspire others with creative, engaging content.

Position Overview

As a Social Media Content Creator Intern, you will play an essential role in shaping the visual and creative content for zhuzh’s social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more. You’ll work closely with the community manager, graphic designer, and other team members to develop a cohesive social media strategy that elevates zhuzh’s brand identity and mission. You will be at the forefront of telling zhuzh’s story, curating captivating content that resonates with our followers while promoting our cultural and sustainable fashion initiatives.

What You’ll Do

Create engaging and innovative content: Develop visually compelling posts, stories, reels, and videos for social media platforms that showcase our products, workshops, initiatives, and brand narrative.

Collaborate with the graphic designer to ensure the content aligns with zhuzh’s brand identity and messaging.

Tell impactful stories: Use storytelling techniques to share the stories of the artisans, our mission, and our community-driven projects in creative and engaging ways.

Support content planning: Help with the creation of a content calendar, ensuring consistency across posts and alignment with the broader marketing strategy.

Analyze performance metrics: Track social media performance and engagement to help adjust strategies and improve content reach.

Help with influencer outreach: Research potential brand ambassadors or influencers who align with zhuzh’s mission and values.

Assist in promoting upcoming events and collaborations: Support the team in creating hype for new collections, collaborations, and initiatives.

Who You Are

Creative and passionate about social media: You have a strong understanding of what works on Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms, and you’re excited about creating content that engages and educates an audience.

Skilled storyteller: You can tell powerful stories through visuals and captions, bringing the zhuzh brand to life in an authentic and captivating way.

Proactive and strategic: You’re self-motivated and excited about contributing ideas, with an eye for trends and a strong desire to learn and grow.

Passionate about culture and sustainability: You have an interest in the intersection of fashion, culture, and sustainability, especially within the context of Africa and the Diaspora.

Organized and detail-oriented: You can manage multiple projects, stay on top of deadlines, and ensure consistency across all social media content.

Great communication skills: You are able to collaborate effectively with a team and are comfortable communicating through social media, email, and other channels.

What We Offer

Hands-on experience in social media strategy and content creation for a brand with a mission-driven approach to fashion.

Creative freedom to develop content and ideas that reflect your style while staying true to zhuzh’s core values.

Mentorship and growth opportunities: Learn from experienced professionals in fashion, sustainability, and branding, and build your portfolio in a supportive environment.

Flexible work schedule: 10-15 hours per week, with remote work opportunities.

Networking opportunities: Build connections within the fashion, sustainability, and cultural spaces.

The chance to make an impact: Your work will directly contribute to zhuzh’s mission to promote cultural preservation and sustainability in fashion.

Requirements

Strong portfolio or examples of previous social media content you’ve created (please include links or attachments).

Experience with Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms, including creating content and understanding platform-specific best practices.

A passion for fashion, culture, sustainability, and storytelling.

Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.) is a plus, but not required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Must be able to commit 10-15 hours per week.

Must be proactive, organized, and enthusiastic about working in a creative, fast-paced environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume, a brief cover letter about why you’re excited to be part of zhuzh, and a link to your portfolio or social media accounts showcasing your content creation skills to info@shopzhuzh.com We can’t wait to see how your creativity can help elevate zhuzh’s brand!