Social Media & Content Marketing Intern

Blindster • Houston, TX

2h • $15 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Blindster, a Houston-area online retailer of custom window blinds, is seeking a Social Media & Content Marketing Intern to support the marketing team. The hands-on, production-focused role centers on social media, short-form video and other content creation, and increasing user-generated content (UGC). The intern will support Blindster’s presence across multiple platforms and help produce content for day-to-day publishing. The intern reports directly to the Social Media Manager and works in a small team environment.

This is a part-time internship for the Spring 2027 term, estimated to run from January 19 through May 7, 2027. The schedule is 20–30 hours per week, with flexibility on hours and days. Compensation is $15–$20 per hour, paid biweekly. Academic credit is available for students at schools that offer internship credit. The opportunity may lead to a full-time position. The role is on-site at Blindster’s Jersey Village office. The company describes its environment as relaxed and laid-back, with free soft drinks and snacks and frequent team-building events.

Requirements

• Currently attending a college or university, majoring in Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field.
• Provide a portfolio, social media account, or examples of freelance content that the applicant produced or participated in producing.
• Demonstrated ability to film and edit short-form video using CapCut, Adobe Premiere, or similar software.
• Strong social media skills and genuine interest in business-related social media.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort appearing on camera or directing others on camera.
• Reliable transportation and availability to work on-site at the Jersey Village office.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Photography or basic lighting experience.
• Interest in home design, interiors, or e-commerce.

Responsibilities

• Film and edit short-form video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Assist in managing content across Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Source customer-generated content, manage rights requests, and build and organize the UGC asset library.
• Draft captions and post copy consistent with Blindster’s brand voice and messaging guidelines.
• Build and maintain a list of micro-influencers and creators in the home and interiors space, and support initial outreach.
• Prepare weekly summaries of competitor activity and relevant social trends.
• Pull and report basic performance metrics on published content.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner and reprioritize as needed.
• Work independently and show initiative.
• Source new content ideas and monitor social-platform trends.

Benefits

• Free soft drinks and snacks for employees.
• Frequent team-building events.
• Academic credit available for students attending schools that offer credit for internships.
• Opportunity for the internship to lead to a full-time position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed