Summary
As the Social Media Intern, you will elevate Yelp's social media presence by supporting the growth and optimization of Yelp’s social media accounts. You will report to Yelp’s Associate Director, Social Media and will plan, shoot, and edit short-form videos that spotlight local businesses. You’ll create content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, stay on top of trends, and feel comfortable appearing on camera when helpful to tell the story. Familiarity with Canva to produce simple, on-brand still graphics is a must.
This is a part-time role where you would work 10-12 hours a week. We plan for the internship to run from September 1st through December 31st. This role is remote based in New York City.
What you'll do:
- Plan, storyboard, and produce vertical videos featuring local businesses (quick interviews, b‑roll, day-in-the-life, product spotlights).
- Shoot mobile-first content and edit for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts (strong hooks, pacing, native text/effects, captions, thumbnails).
- Appear on camera or conduct on-camera interviews as needed; bring energy and clarity on screen.
- Write engaging captions tailored to each platform’s best practices and trends.
- Publish content and help manage a simple content calendar.
- Track performance with native analytics; summarize learnings and iterate.
- Coordinate with local businesses for filming logistics, permissions, and releases; follow brand/content guidelines.
- Create basic still graphics and thumbnails in Canva.
- Maintain organized media libraries (naming, storage, asset handoff).
- Practice accessibility-first publishing (captions, contrast, alt text).
What it takes to succeed:
- You are a recent college graduate or pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in the United States.
- You currently reside in NYC, have reliable transportation options, and are at least 21 years of age.
- You have the ability to work up to 12 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- A portfolio or links to short-form videos you’ve shot/edited (TikTok, IG Reels, or YouTube Shorts).
- Comfortable appearing on camera and/or interviewing others on camera.
- Proficiency with a mobile editor (e.g., CapCut) or desktop tools (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Rush).
- Strong grasp of social trends, hooks, native features, and basic SEO for social.
- Clear copywriting, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through on deadlines.
- Professionalism with business owners and the public; able to work independently in the field, including occasional evenings/weekends.
Nice to have
- Basic design sense (typography, color, layout).
- Photography, light motion graphics, or experience with creators/community features.
What you'll get:
Compensation range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00 per hour.
Closing
At Yelp, we believe that diversity is an expression of all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — and those are just a few. We recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our product. The foundation of our diversity efforts are closely tied to our core values, which include “Playing Well With Others” and “Authenticity.”We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability.Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and experience. We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, and the California Fair Chance Act for roles based in California).Where required by law, a criminal background check will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment is made, and any evaluation of a candidate's criminal background check will be subject to an individualized assessment that takes into account the candidate's specific criminal records and the responsibilities and requirements of the particular role.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or 415-969-8488.Note: Yelp does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Yelp is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. US Recruiting and Applicant Privacy Notice Notice to Washington Applicants - Washington State Fair Chance ActOriginally posted on Himalayas
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