PART-TIME Social Media Intern – Wellness Startup Pre-Launch (Paid)

About the Opportunity

An emerging premium wellness and performance brand is preparing for launch in Los Angeles. We’re a small founding team building a digital-first experience that blends innovation, aesthetics, and health optimization.

As we gear up for our debut, we’re looking for a creative, trend-savvy, and digitally fluent Social Media Intern to help develop our content and online voice ahead of launch.

This is a rare chance to be part of a pre-launch brand and contribute directly to a brand’s digital identity from day one.

Position Overview

As a part-time Social Media Intern, you’ll collaborate with the founding team to create and manage engaging content across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Threads, and possibly others. You’ll help craft and grow our brand presence, communicate visually, identify relevant trends, and shape a consistent brand narrative online.

You’ll collaborate on content, trends, and messaging that align with a premium, modern wellness lifestyle.

Responsibilities

Assist in building and executing a social media content calendar

Create and edit short-form video content (Instagram, TikTok, Reels, Stories)

Research, identify, and suggest relevant social media trends in wellness, lifestyle, and performance

Help define our visual and written brand tone

Track and report basic analytics to optimize growth and engagement strategies

Collaborate directly with the founding team and creative advisors on planning and ideation for reels, stories, and short-form video

Huge bonus: Ability to shoot original photos or videos (iPhone or DSLR) to produce branded visual content

What We’re Looking For

Student or recent graduate in Marketing, Communications, Media, PR, or related field

Highly familiar with TikTok, Instagram Reels, and visual content trends

Basic video editing skills

Strong eye for content creation (filming, lighting, visual style) is a major plus

Interest in wellness, aesthetics, or high-performance lifestyle brands

Self-starter who’s organized, flexible, and comfortable working in a startup environment

Details

Location: Los Angeles, CA (hybrid or remote with occasional local content shoots)

Hours: 8–12 hours/week, flexible scheduling

Compensation: $17–$20/hr (depending on experience)

Timeline: 3–6 month commitment with potential to grow post-launch

Perks

Be part of an exciting new brand before it hits the market

Ability to contribute to shaping the digital voice of a luxury brand from the ground up

Wellness perks and product access after launch

One-on-one mentorship and creative collaboration with the founding team

Real portfolio results

Potential to transition into a larger role post-launch

To Apply

Please submit:

Your resume

Your Instagram and/or TikTok handle(s) (if applicable)

A short note (2–3 sentences) on why you’re interested in the role