Social Media & Content Creation Internship (Tampa, FL)

Must Be in Tampa, Florida - Do Not Apply if Out of State

Job Type: Paid Internship, Part-Time

Work Location: On-site, 2509 Success Drive, Odessa, FL 33556

Pay: $15.00 per hour

College Credit: Eligible, subject to school requirements

Term: Starts immediately

About the Internship
Elite Podcast Studio is hiring one Social Media & Short-Form Video Intern to help produce short-form content and manage and grow our social media presence, with a primary focus on Instagram. This is a paid, part-time, in-person internship at our studio in Odessa, Florida. You will learn how scroll-stopping short-form video is planned, filmed, edited, published, and measured, and you will apply what you learn to real accounts under the guidance of our team. The program includes structured training, mentorship, and portfolio-building opportunities.

About Elite Podcast Studio
Elite Podcast Studio is a Tampa Bay podcast studio and full service video production facility built for entrepreneurs, executives, creators, and brands who take their content seriously. Beyond podcast production, we support short-form content, video production, executive personal branding, interviews, educational content, and corporate media. Inspired by the energy of Dubai and grounded in the principle of Unreasonable Hospitality, we combine professional production standards with an exceptional client experience.

What You Will Learn and Do

Help manage the studio's Instagram account, including posting Reels, carousels, and daily Stories

Create Stories that use engagement features such as polls, questions, and location tags

Film short-form video and photo content in the studio and on set, including phone-shot, behind-the-scenes content

Cut podcast episodes and long-form interviews into short clips, typically 15 to 30 seconds, built around a strong opening hook

Edit clips with captions, dynamic framing, b-roll, and clean audio, and export them in 9:16, 1:1, and 16:9 formats

Repurpose and cross-post content to Facebook, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn

Research trending sounds, formats, and niche trends, and adapt them to the studio's brand

Review Instagram analytics, including watch time, retention, reach, and engagement, and help report what is working

Contribute ideas in content planning and strategy sessions

Learn account best practices such as security settings, professional account setup, and account status checks

Support podcast and video production days in a client-facing environment

AI & Social Media Training
AI is an important part of our workflow, and the intern will receive hands‑on exposure to AI‑assisted tools for content ideation, hook and caption writing, script development, editing workflows, content repurposing, and performance analysis. No advanced AI experience is required. We are looking for someone curious about using these tools responsibly and effectively.

Who We Are Looking For

Active Instagram and short‑form video users who understand how people watch and scroll

Interested in social media management, content creation, video editing, marketing, or communications

Interested in learning editing tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, or similar software

Curious about analytics and what makes content perform

Dependable and able to arrive on time for scheduled hours

Willing to receive feedback and apply direction

Able to communicate professionally with clients, guests, and colleagues

Comfort appearing on camera is a plus but not required.

Schedule & Location
This internship is fully in person at Elite Podcast Studio, 2509 Success Drive, Odessa, FL 33556. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the studio for their scheduled hours. The internship begins immediately, and part-time scheduling can be coordinated around college classes and other academic commitments.

Compensation
This is a paid internship at $15.00 per hour. Interns will be paid for all hours worked in accordance with applicable federal and state wage and hour requirements. There are no fees or payments required to apply for or participate in the internship.

College Credit
This internship may be eligible for college or university credit. Elite Podcast Studio will work with participating students and their schools to complete reasonable internship documentation when applicable. College enrollment is not required unless needed for the candidate's individual credit arrangement.

What You Can Gain

A portfolio of published short‑form content and approved project work

Hands‑on experience managing a business Instagram account

Practical skills in hooks, editing, captions, trends, and analytics

Experience with professional cameras, lighting, and audio

Practical experience with AI‑assisted content tools

Exposure to entrepreneurs, executives, and creators who use the studio

Mentorship from professionals in media production and business

Elite Podcast Studio is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law

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