Social Media Intern – Video & Hybrid Focus (Unpaid, 2 Openings)

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CAPosted 25 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Prox Shopping

• Job overview

  The Social Media Intern role at Prox Shopping supports content creation focused on video and hybrid social media strategies to help grow the company's reach and engagement.

• Responsibilities and impact

  Interns will create and manage short-form video content or mixed media posts, collaborate with the founder and content coordinator, participate in in-person workdays if local, and engage in weekly performance reviews.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position is unpaid initially with potential for compensation as the company meets growth milestones, offering mentorship, portfolio development, and startup experience as perks.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have prior content creation experience, be self-motivated, curious, able to work in fast-paced environments, and commit about 20 hours weekly with optional local presence on Tuesdays.

• Career development

  The internship offers mentorship, real ownership in projects, and opportunities for portfolio growth within a live startup environment.

• Work environment and culture

  Prox Shopping fosters a creative, fast-paced startup culture with close collaboration with founders and a lean social media team, supporting hybrid and remote work options.

• Company information

  Prox Shopping is a startup focused on helping families save money on groceries by simplifying price comparisons, likened to Kayak, Honey, and Flipp for grocery shopping, currently expanding its social media presence.

• Team overview

  The social media team is small and scrappy, working closely with the founder and content coordinator to scale content efforts.

• Job location and travel

  The role is based in West Hollywood, CA with hybrid options and remote considered for candidates outside Southern California, requiring occasional in-person workdays.

• Application process

  Applicants must send a resume, social media or writing samples, and specify their preferred role via email to alston@joinprox.com with a specific subject line.

• Unique job features

  The internship offers unique opportunities to work on innovative grocery savings content, with flexible hybrid work, direct founder mentorship, and potential future compensation tied to company growth.

Company overview

Prox Shopping is a technology-driven company focused on enhancing the online shopping experience by connecting local retailers with consumers through a unified digital platform. The company generates revenue by facilitating transactions between shoppers and neighborhood stores, often charging commissions or service fees for each sale. Founded to address the growing demand for convenient, same-day delivery and support for local businesses, Prox Shopping leverages proprietary logistics solutions and partnerships with retailers to ensure efficient order fulfillment. Candidates should be aware that Prox Shopping emphasizes innovation in e-commerce logistics and values adaptability in a rapidly evolving retail landscape. The company’s mission centers on empowering small businesses while offering customers a seamless, hyperlocal shopping alternative to major online marketplaces.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to highlight your experience with short-form digital video content creation, scripting, filming, editing, and publishing, especially for platforms like TikTok and Instagram, if applying for the Video Focus role.

• For the Hybrid Focus role, emphasize your ability to create mixed media content including video, written posts, articles, and static visuals, along with managing online communities such as Facebook Groups and Subreddits.

• Apply through multiple channels including the Prox Shopping corporate email provided (alston@joinprox.com) and relevant job postings on LinkedIn and other social media internship boards to maximize your chances.

• Connect with current social media or marketing team members at Prox Shopping on LinkedIn to ask about the team culture and expectations; ice breakers could include asking about recent content campaigns or expressing enthusiasm for Prox’s mission to simplify grocery savings.

• Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'short-form video content,' 'TikTok,' 'Instagram,' 'content creation,' 'social media management,' 'community management,' and 'content strategy' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.

• Use Jennie Johnson’s Power Apply feature to automate tailored applications, identify multiple application channels, and find LinkedIn contacts in Prox’s social division, allowing you to focus your time on preparing for interviews and portfolio development.