Fall 2026: Social Sharks, Social Content Creator & On-Camera Talent Intern (August to December)
About The Position
SharkNinja is seeking a Social Content Creator & On-Camera Talent Intern for Fall 2026 (August to December). This full-time, 40-hour-per-week onsite position in New York (Flatiron District) is part of the Early Edge Experience program, designed for early career talent to gain industry exposure and develop skills in a fast-paced environment. The intern will be the face and voice of SharkNinja's social channels, responsible for performing in and producing content across three social media channels. This role requires a blend of on-camera presence, content creation, editing skills, and a strong understanding of social media strategy and trends. The intern will collaborate with the social team, pitch creative concepts, shoot and edit short-form video, and adapt content for different platforms. The role emphasizes an "Outrageously Extraordinary" mindset, encouraging bold experimentation, continuous learning, and a focus on progress over perfection.
Requirements
- Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, currently enrolled in a master's program, or has graduated within the past year.
- Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule onsite in our New York Office (Flatiron District).
- Genuinely comfortable on camera, with a natural, magnetic presence.
- Comfortable initiating friendly conversations with people you haven't met, with the ability to put strangers at ease on camera.
- A creative, out-of-the-box thinker who brings fresh concepts rather than waiting to be told what to do.
- Good-humored and adaptable on camera, with a willingness to embrace playful, lighthearted, or unscripted content.
- Hands-on experience creating and editing short-form video content (e.g., Reels, TikTok, Shorts).
- Working understanding of social media and marketing fundamentals — audience, engagement, brand voice, and platform nuance.
- A strong sense for what makes content resonate, informed by genuine familiarity with current platforms and trends.
- Comfortable using AI tools to speed up ideation, editing, and content workflows.
- Proactive, adaptable, and energized by fast-paced, trend-driven content work.
Nice To Haves
- Embodies SharkNinja's Success Drivers: Rarely Satisfied, Progress over Perfection, Details Make the Difference, Winning is a Team Sport, Communicate for Impact.
Responsibilities
- Serve as recurring on-camera talent across three social media channels, bringing energy, personality, and authenticity to every shoot.
- Comfortably initiate conversations with members of the public to capture organic, person-on-the-street style content, following consent and release protocols.
- Pitch and develop creative, out-of-the-box content concepts that stand out.
- Bring a playful, good-humored energy on camera and a willingness to embrace lighthearted, unscripted moments.
- Shoot and edit short-form video content from concept through final cut, ready to publish.
- Adapt tone, format, and delivery to fit the personality of each of the three channels.
- Apply core social media and marketing principles to inform content decisions.
- Collaborate with the social team to brainstorm concepts, storylines, and formats ahead of shoots.
- Track content performance and bring learnings back into future ideas.
- Stay plugged into platform trends, sounds, and formats, and help the team move quickly on what's culturally relevant.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
- sick time
- company holidays
- employee product discount
- product testing opportunities
- referral bonuses
- competitive health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
- employee stock purchase options
- wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
