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Social Media Intern

The Moth · New York City, NY, USA · Remote ·

Pay:
Up to $17/hr
Job type:
Full Time

Creative Marketing & Social Media Intern (NYC - Fall 2026) Details Sept 15 through Dec 18, 2026
Part-time 24 hrs/week over 3-4 days, plus ~2-3 evening live events
In-person Tue and/or Wed; remote otherwise
$17/hour + $60/month transportation stipend
Paired with a marketing team supervisor for onboarding, check-ins, and feedback
About The Moth The Moth is a global storytelling nonprofit that has presented 70,000+ true stories, told live without notes, since 1997. It now produces 600+ live shows annually plus the Peabody Award-winning Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Podcast. themoth.org
Overview Gain hands-on, mentored experience creating content - Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn - capturing footage at live events, editing short-form video, and pitching ideas in a supportive, feedback-driven setting. Ideal for someone curious and creative, with an interest in storytelling and digital media.
Responsibilities Create and publish social content with team guidance
Capture photo/bvideo at live events and programs; edit into short-form video for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
Assist with the content calendar
Brainstorm campaign ideas; design simple graphics/ visual assets
Research social trends and cultural moments for content inspiration
Support marketing initiatives across live events, podcasts, and other organizational priorities
Track social/campaign performance basics
Contribute in team meetings; support other marketing projects as assigned
Required Qualifications Current student or recent grad in Marketing, Communications, Media, Film, Journalism, or related field
Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
Open to feedback; comfortable juggling projects in a fast-paced setting
Able to operate camera equipment, sit for extended periods, and travel locally for occasional event coverage
Nice-to-have Video editing skills (Premiere Pro; CapCut a plus)
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
Experience shooting photo/video or creating content for social accounts
Portfolio of creative work
Comfortable on camera or conducting interviews

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