Social Media Intern, Dallas

Yelp•Dallas, TX

1d•$13 - $16•Remote

About The Position

As the Social Media Intern, you will elevate Yelp's social media presence by supporting the growth and optimization of Yelp’s social media accounts. You will report to Yelp’s Senior Social Media Manager and will plan, shoot, and edit short-form videos that spotlight local businesses. You’ll create content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, stay on top of trends, and feel comfortable appearing on camera when helpful to tell the story. Familiarity with Canva to produce simple, on-brand still graphics is a plus. This is a part-time remote role based in Dallas, Texas.

Requirements

You are a recent college graduate or are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in the United States.
You currently reside in Dallas, TX, have reliable transportation options, and are at least 21 years of age.
You have the ability to work up to 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings/weekends.
You have a portfolio or links to short-form videos you’ve shot/edited (TikTok, IG Reels, or YouTube Shorts).
You are comfortable appearing on camera and/or interviewing others on camera.
You have proficiency with a mobile editor (e.g., CapCut) and/or desktop tools (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Rush).
You have a strong grasp of social trends, hooks, native features, and basic SEO for social media.
You have clear copywriting skills, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through on deadlines.
You maintain professionalism with business owners and the public, and are able to work independently in the field.

Nice To Haves

Canva experience (thumbnails, simple posts, story templates).
Basic design sense (typography, color, layout).
Photography, light motion graphics, or experience with creators/community features.

Responsibilities

Plan, storyboard, and produce vertical videos featuring local businesses (quick interviews, b‑roll, day-in-the-life, product spotlights, etc).
Shoot mobile-first content and edit for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts (strong hooks, pacing, native text/effects, captions, thumbnails).
Appear on camera or conduct on-camera interviews as needed; bringing energy and clarity on screen.
Write engaging captions tailored to each platform’s best practices and trends.
Publish content and help manage a simple content calendar.
Track performance with native analytics, summarize learnings, and iterate.
Coordinate with local businesses for filming logistics, permissions, and releases, while following brand and content guidelines.
Create basic still graphics and thumbnails in Canva.
Maintain organized media libraries (naming, storage, asset handoff).
Practice accessibility-first publishing (captions, contrast, alt text).