Social Media & Content Creation Intern

About the Role

Spread is seeking a Social Media & Content Creation Intern for a 3-month, unpaid internship with the opportunity for academic credit. This role offers hands-on experience in social media management, video editing, content creation, and digital marketing, working directly with the creator of Spread.

Key Responsibilities

• Video Editing & Content Production
• Edit short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and other social media platforms.
• Incorporate captions, text overlays, transitions, and other basic editing elements.
• Improve video pacing, storytelling, hooks, and overall presentation.
• Maintain consistency in the visual identity and content style of Spread.
• Content Ideation & Strategy
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new content ideas related to dating, relationships, dating psychology, and the Spread app.
• Research trending topics, content formats, and relevant social media trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing content and experiment with new creative approaches.
• Develop video concepts, hooks, and scripts for upcoming content.
• Social Media Analytics & Performance
• Review the performance of published content across Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms.
• Analyze metrics such as views, reach, engagement, shares, saves, and audience retention.
• Identify which hooks, topics, video structures, and editing styles perform best.
• Use performance insights to recommend improvements and guide future content decisions.
• Develop an understanding of how data and analytics influence social media growth.
• On-Camera Content Creation (Future Opportunity)
• Independently record videos based on collaboratively developed scripts and content ideas.
• Edit and prepare your own videos for publication.
• Participate in creating original content for Spread's social media platforms.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Interest in social media, digital marketing, content creation, and storytelling.
• Basic video editing experience, preferably around one year or more.
• Familiarity with short-form video platforms such as Instagram Reels and TikTok.
• Experience with editing software such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow creative direction.
• Creative thinking and an interest in brainstorming new ideas.
• An analytical mindset and willingness to learn how to interpret social media performance data.
• Good communication skills and the ability to receive and implement feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding of social media trends, video hooks, and engaging content.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience with short-form video editing and content production.
• Social media management and digital content strategy.
• Content ideation, scripting, and creative development.
• Social media analytics and performance evaluation.
• Audience engagement and social media growth strategies.
• Understanding how data informs creative and marketing decisions.
• Building and maintaining a consistent brand identity across social media platforms.
• Potential on-camera content creation and personal portfolio development.
• Insight into how a growing digital product and brand operates behind the scenes.

Internship Details

• Duration: Approximately 3 months.
• Compensation: Unpaid.
• Academic Credit: Opportunity to coordinate with academic institutions for credit.
• Experience Level: Entry-level / Early Career.
• Schedule: Flexible, with expectations and availability coordinated in advance.
• Future Opportunities: Potential to extend the internship or explore additional opportunities.