Social Media Intern

The Social Media Intern plays a support role in shaping how Chosen Foods shows up across social platforms, helping create timely, scroll-stopping content that connects with our community. This role is perfect for someone who lives on Instagram and TikTok, spots memes and trends before they go mainstream, and wants to learn how brands build culture and community through social channels. Working closely with the Social Media Specialist, you’ll contribute to content ideation, production, and community engagement to keep our brand relevant and dynamic. This internship gives you real-world experience in brand social - from spotting trends and brainstorming ideas to creating content and engaging with our community, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to every aspect of running a brand’s social presence. This is a part-time, in-office internship based at our San Diego HQ for summer 2026. Responsibilities: Assist in concepting and producing social-first content (video, photo, copy) across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest Monitor cultural trends, creator content, and internet moments to inspire timely brand posts Draft post captions, brainstorm content calendar ideas, and support in organizing shoots Support in day-to-day community management: respond to DMs, engage in comments, and show up in brand-right ways Track content performance and support in compiling analytics and monthly social recaps Collaborate with the Marketing team to bring ideas to life quickly and with purpose Maintain our brand voice and tone while helping us keep a finger on the pulse of the internet Professional Qualifications: Passion for social media, pop culture, and storytelling through content Confident using TikTok, Instagram Reels, and social creation/editing tools like CapCut, Canva, or InShot Strong copywriting skills with the ability to be playful, witty, and clear in captions and replies Comfortable being on camera and/or directing social shoots (iPhone content welcome!) Ability to multitask, stay organized, and move quickly on trends Experience managing a personal or brand social account is a big plus A collaborative attitude, sense of humor, and hunger to learn Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: Work is performed inside a temperature-controlled office building with an open floor plan. This job operates in a professional office environment with a business casual dress code. This role will routinely utilize standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and other office machines. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees. Dedication to DEI&B: We’re an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation. Chosen Foods is an employer that values a diverse and inclusive environment that is representative of individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and lifestyles, allowing all employees to feel comfortable being their true, authentic selves in a space that enables productivity and meaningful work.