Social Media & Content Marketing Intern

Blindster • Houston, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Blindster, a Houston-area online retailer of custom window blinds, is seeking a Social Media & Content Marketing Intern to support its e-commerce marketing team. The internship focuses on social media, content creation, and increasing user-generated content (UGC). The role is hands-on and production-focused, involving short-form video, customer content, and day-to-day social publishing across multiple platforms. The Intern works in a small team environment and reports directly to the Social Media Manager.

This is a part-time, on-site internship at Blindster’s Jersey Village office, scheduled 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 whose schools offer credit for internships, and the internship may lead to a full-time position.

Requirements

• Currently attending a college or university, majoring in Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field of study.
• Provide a portfolio, social media account, or freelance content that the applicant produced or helped produce.
• Demonstrated ability to film and edit short-form video using CapCut, Adobe Premiere, or similar software.
• Strong social media skills and a genuine interest in business-related social media.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable appearing on camera or directing others on camera.
• Reliable transportation and availability to work on-site in 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 with managing content for Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Source user-generated content from customers, manage the rights-request process, and build and organize the UGC asset library.
• Draft captions and post copy that follow 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 a weekly summary of competitor activity and relevant social trends.
• Collect and report basic performance metrics on published content.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner and reprioritize tasks as needed.
• Source new content ideas and monitor social-platform trends.
• Work independently and demonstrate initiative.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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