SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTENT CREATION INTERN

Written By Chil Associate

(Training-Focused, Hybrid)

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid – Remote + In-Person Studio Days)
Schedule: ~20 hours per week | 3-month program

About the Internship

Our creative team is seeking a self-motivated and creative Social Media & Content Creation Intern to support content development, social media management, and digital marketing initiatives across a variety of brands and industries.

This internship is designed for current students, recent graduates, or early-career creatives who want to build real-world experience in social media marketing, content creation, digital storytelling, and brand communications. You'll work directly with our Creative Director, Project Managers, and content team while receiving mentorship, training, and portfolio-building opportunities.

You will be assigned real client projects and will help support internal branding and marketing initiatives for our agency (Chil & Co.), studio (Chil Studios), and community organization (fourofour).

You'll also have access to our studio and select equipment to create personal portfolio projects outside of client work, along with additional studio perks to support your creative growth.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must provide examples of social media content, photography, and or videography work to be considered.

What You'll Do (with Support & Mentorship)

Create Engaging Content

  • Assist in developing content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other social platforms.

  • Create social media graphics, captions, stories, reels, and short-form video content.

  • Support content planning and content calendar development.

  • Research trends, hashtags, creators, and emerging social media opportunities.

Shadow & Assist on Client Projects

  • Observe how social media strategies are developed for different brands and industries.

  • Sit in on internal brainstorms, content planning meetings, and select client check-ins.

  • Assist with gathering assets, organizing content libraries, and preparing materials for campaigns.

  • Learn how agencies manage multiple brands and content calendars simultaneously.

Support Content Production

  • Assist with photography, video shoots, and behind-the-scenes content creation.

  • Capture basic photo and video content for social media under team guidance.

  • Help edit and format content for various social platforms.

  • Learn platform-specific best practices for content optimization.

Community Management & Social Support

  • Assist with monitoring social channels and engagement opportunities.

  • Help organize influencer, partnership, and user-generated content initiatives.

  • Learn how to evaluate content performance and audience engagement.

Strategy & Review Sessions

  • Participate in content reviews and creative critiques.

  • Gain insight into campaign strategy, audience targeting, and brand positioning.

  • Receive regular feedback from the Creative Director, Project Managers, and team.

  • Learn how social media efforts support larger marketing and business objectives.

What You'll Learn

Over the course of the program, you'll develop practical skills in:

  • Social media strategy and content planning.

  • Creating content for Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, and emerging platforms.

  • Writing captions, developing content themes, and building content calendars.

  • Photography, videography, and mobile content creation techniques.

  • Short-form video editing and social media storytelling.

  • Understanding analytics, engagement metrics, and content performance.

  • Working within brand guidelines and maintaining a consistent voice.

  • Collaborating within a professional creative agency environment.

We build in:

  • Weekly check-ins to review work, answer questions, and set learning goals.

  • Ongoing mentorship and feedback from experienced creative professionals.

  • Opportunities to discuss content strategy, campaign performance, and career development.

Studio Access & Perks

  • Access to our studio to create unpaid personal portfolio projects (outside client work and subject to scheduling).

  • Ability to use select studio equipment and software for approved portfolio projects.

  • Opportunities to attend community events, productions, and creative networking opportunities.

  • Exposure to real agency workflows, clients, and creative projects.

Ideal Skills & Background

You don't need to be an expert—we're here to help you grow. You'll be a great fit if:

  • You're a current student, recent graduate, or early-career creative interested in marketing, communications, public relations, media, journalism, advertising, or related fields.

  • You're active on social media and understand current platform trends.

  • You have experience creating content for social media, whether through personal projects, coursework, student organizations, or freelance work.

  • Basic experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, Premiere Pro, or similar content creation tools is a plus.

  • You enjoy writing, storytelling, photography, videography, or digital content creation.

  • You're open to feedback, comfortable communicating, and enjoy collaborating with a small team.

  • You're organized, reliable, accountable, and able to manage multiple projects.

  • You're eager to learn, contribute ideas, and take initiative.

  • You're genuinely interested in branding, social media, content marketing, and digital storytelling.

Preferred but Not Required

  • Photography or videography experience.

  • Experience managing personal, student organization, or business social media accounts.

  • Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or social scheduling tools.

  • Interest in marketing or digital advertising.

This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and portfolio-building opportunities while helping you develop the skills needed for a career in social media, content creation, and digital marketing.

Schedule, Compensation & Location

  • Length: 3 months

  • Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week

  • Compensation: This is an unpaid, training-focused internship.

  • Stipend: $15 per day for transportation and meals on days worked.

Location: Hybrid – you’ll work remotely most of the time.
This role requires attending in-person productions in Atlanta and surrounding areas 1–3 times per week, depending on the production schedule.

Note: This internship may be eligible for academic credit depending on your institution’s requirements. Please check with your school if you plan to receive credit. We’re happy to complete required paperwork where possible.

Internship Structure & Growth Path

Onboarding Week
If selected, you’ll start with an onboarding and training week (remote and/or hybrid) focused on:

  • Learning our tools, workflows, and expectations

  • Getting to know the team and how we communicate

  • Setting your learning goals for the internship

This onboarding week is part of the 3-month internship and is covered by the same $15/day stipend.

3-Month Internship
After onboarding, you’ll move into the full internship phase:

  • ~20 hours per week for the remainder of the 3 months

  • Ongoing project support, mentorship, and portfolio development

  • Regular check-ins to align on goals, expectations, and growth

Phase Two: Paid Creative Fellowship (Optional, Not Guaranteed)

Interns who demonstrate strong performance, professionalism, and growth may be invited to continue into a second phase as a Paid Creative Fellow (typically an additional 3-month period).

  • The fellowship is a paid, early-career role with increased responsibility and continued mentorship.

  • You’ll continue to support our creative, social, and production work while deepening your skills and familiarity with our workflows.

  • Selection for the fellowship depends on performance and business needs and is not guaranteed.

How to Apply

Please refer to this page for more details about our internship program, timeline, and potential future paid opportunities. To apply, please submit:

  • Your resume

  • A brief note on why you’re interested in this internship and your long-term career goals

  • A portfolio or links to your work (photo/video/social content, class projects, personal or client work)

There is no guarantee of a paid position at the end of the internship. However, interns who successfully complete the program and demonstrate strong skills, professionalism, and initiative may be considered for future paid project-based, fellowship, or part-time opportunities as they become available and as business needs allow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are an equal-opportunity organization and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll do our best to support you.

 
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