Creative Community Intern

About rednote & ren

rednote (Xiaohongshu) is a leading lifestyle discovery platform in China. ren is a new product designed to bring artists, creative minds, and niche communities together, centered on art, culture, and everyday discovery.

About the Role

Creative Community Interns are connectors, curators, and creators immersed in art and creative culture. This role contributes to building ren’s artist community through creator outreach, creative events, content creation, and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Creator Outreach & Community Building:
• Identify and connect with emerging artists and creators across disciplines: visual art, photography, film, design, music, and performance.
• Build genuine relationships, invite creators to join ren, and support their onboarding and first posts.
• Creative Events & Campaigns:
• Participate in the planning and execution of offline events and creative campaigns (artist gatherings, studio visits, pop-ups, community meetups).
• Contribute ideas and help coordinate logistics and on-site execution.
• Content Creation & Curation:
• Create and publish your own posts on ren to establish the platform’s early content style and community atmosphere.
• Showcase what makes ren unique and provide examples for new creators.
• Research & Insights:
• Participate in user, market, and product research to understand artists, creative communities, and their needs.
• Share observations and ideas to inform community-building efforts, content direction, and product development.

Qualifications

• Art & Creative Culture:
• Artistic background or genuine passion for art and creative culture.
• Enjoy discovering emerging artists, exploring creative scenes, and understanding their work.
• Marketing Experience:
• Experience in marketing, brand activation, creator partnerships, social media, or related areas.
• Interest in introducing a new product and turning creative ideas into meaningful engagement.
• Community Sense:
• Experience participating in or building communities (student organizations, creative collectives, art communities, interest-based groups).
• Ability to connect with people, build relationships, and create a sense of belonging.
• Self-Starter:
• Take initiative, follow through on ideas, and are comfortable in an early-stage environment.
• Growth Mindset:
• Excited by building a new product within a technology company.
• Value learning, enjoy new challenges, and are motivated by growth.
• Resourceful & Accountable:
• Organized, reliable, and adaptable.
• Ability to manage tasks, communicate proactively, and take ownership.

What You Get

• Compensation: Competitive salary (details at offer stage).
• Career Development:
• Direct mentorship from the team.
• Hands-on experience building an early-stage product and community.
• Reference letter from rednote’s Global Growth team.
• Community & Network:
• Opportunities to connect with artists and creators across the US.
• Access to rednote’s broader creator and growth network.
• Growth Opportunities:
• Priority consideration for future internship extensions and full-time opportunities globally.
• Perks:
• rednote Premium access.
• Early access to new features and product updates.