Social Media Intern (Non-Paid), 20+ Hours
Social Media Manager INTERN – SkyTails
Location: Remote (Global) Job Type: Internship (Unpaid) Time Commitment: ~20 hours per week Work Authorization: OPT / CPT Sponsorship Available for qualified candidates
Role Overview SkyTails is on a mission to revolutionize how pet parents save and invest for their pets. We are looking for a creative, energetic, and data-informed Social Media Manager Intern to join our team. In this role, you will help build our brand identity, grow our online community, and create engaging content across major platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter/X, and Facebook).
This is a high-ownership, hands-on opportunity for someone passionate about pet care, fintech, and digital storytelling who wants to build real-world marketing experience at an early-stage startup.
Key Responsibilities Content Creation & Scheduling: Plan, write, design, and schedule weekly organic social media content across platforms, ensuring alignment with SkyTails’ brand voice and messaging. Community Engagement: Actively interact with followers, pet influencers, partner animal shelters, and online pet communities to boost engagement and brand awareness. Campaign & Growth Strategy: Brainstorm and execute creative marketing campaigns, visual assets (graphics, short-form video/Reels/TikToks), and educational posts about pet care and financial wellness. Analytics, Reporting: Track key performance indicators (impressions, engagement rate, follower growth, click-through rates) and synthesize weekly insights to optimize future content strategy. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with design, business development, and product teams to promote partnerships, feature updates, and platform announcements.
Qualifications & Requirements Availability: Ability to commit approximately 20 hours per week. Education: Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, or a related field. Social Media Proficiency: Deep understanding of Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook, including current social trends, best practices, and algorithm behaviors. Content Skills: Basic design and content creation experience using tools like Canva, Figma, Adobe Express, or video editing apps (CapCut, Premiere Rush, etc.). Communication: Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills with a knack for playful, empathetic, and clear storytelling. Mindset: Proactive, self-motivated, organized, and excited to work in a fast-paced, startup environment.
What You’ll Gain Portfolio; Track Record: Hands-on experience executing end-to-end social strategy for a growing fintech startup. Mentorship: Direct access to executive leadership and guidance on marketing strategies. Academic Credit / Sponsorship: OPT/CPT sponsorship support and paperwork assistance for academic credit where applicable. Flexible Schedule: 100% remote working environment with flexible hours.