Internship · Remote
Learn social media on real brands
Sitting Pretty Creative is a growth marketing and AI agency with teams in New York City and San Diego. We are looking for a Social Media Intern to help manage social accounts, coordinate creator and influencer partnerships and keep our communities engaged. This is a remote, unpaid internship for academic credit, built for students and recent graduates who want real agency experience.
- LocationRemote. U.S. time zones preferred for weekly check-ins.
- TypeInternship. Unpaid, for academic credit.
- Time commitment10–15 hours per week, flexible around your classes.
- DurationOne academic term, usually a semester. Start dates are flexible.
- Works withOur social media and growth team.
- Open toCurrent students and recent graduates whose school or program recognizes the internship for credit.
The work
What you will do
You will be part of the day-to-day of running social for local and growing brands, with guidance, feedback and a clear weekly rhythm.
- Manage accounts
Help plan, schedule and publish content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn using content calendars and tools such as Meta Business Suite.
- Coordinate creators
Research and reach out to creators and influencers, track deliverables, posting dates and follow-ups, and help gather content and usage details.
- Drive engagement
Monitor and reply to comments and messages, welcome new followers and help keep each brand's community active and on voice.
- Report and learn
Track reach, engagement, saves and clicks, spot what is working and help prepare simple weekly reports with takeaways.
- Draft captions, hooks and content ideas that match each brand's voice.
- Support light content creation and editing: Reels, Stories and graphics, using tools such as Canva and CapCut.
- Research trends, formats, hashtags and competitor accounts and share ideas with the team.
- Keep content calendars, creator trackers and assets organized in shared tools.
- Join a weekly check-in to review your work, get feedback and plan the week ahead.
The fit
Who you are
You do not need agency experience. You need curiosity, good judgment and the discipline to work well on your own.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college or university program, or a recent graduate, in marketing, communications, business, media, journalism or a related field.
- Eligible to receive academic credit for the internship through your school or program.
- Strong writing and communication skills with an eye for detail.
- An active, hands-on user of Instagram, TikTok and other platforms who understands what makes content perform.
- Organized, reliable and comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines in a remote setting.
- Able to commit 10–15 hours per week for the full term.
Nice to have
- Experience running a personal, club, student organization or small business account.
- Basic familiarity with Canva, CapCut or similar editing tools.
- Exposure to analytics tools or social scheduling tools.
- Interest in influencer marketing, hospitality, local business or the creative industry.
- Bilingual skills, especially Spanish.
- Curiosity about how AI tools can support content and reporting.
What you get
What you will gain
- Real experience
Hands-on work on social accounts for real brands, not mock projects, with guidance from people who do this every day.
- A stronger portfolio
Work samples you can talk about in interviews, with client work shared only when permitted.
- Training and feedback
Regular check-ins, clear expectations and feedback on your writing, content and reporting.
- Broader exposure
A view into paid social, influencer partnerships, analytics and AI tools and how they work together.
- Academic credit support
- Remote and flexible
- Reference for interns who complete the program in good standing
Apply
Apply for the internship
Send us your contact information, a resume and a short cover letter. Applications go straight to our team.
- Apply
Complete the form below with your resume and cover letter.
- We review
We read every application on a rolling basis.
- We talk
A short conversation to see if it is a good fit for both sides.
- Get started
We handle the school paperwork and set your start date.
Questions
Good to know
Is this internship paid?
No. It is an unpaid internship for academic credit. We complete the documentation your school requires.
Do I have to be in New York or San Diego?
No. The role is fully remote. We prefer U.S. time zones so weekly check-ins are easy to schedule.
How many hours a week?
Plan for 10 to 15 hours per week, scheduled around your classes and other commitments.
Can recent graduates apply?
Yes, if your school or program recognizes the internship for credit. Tell us about your program in your application.
What happens after I apply?
We review applications on a rolling basis and email applicants we would like to speak with. Please do not call or message us on social media about your application.