Social Media Intern

PUBLICIS RE:SOURCES (GLOBAL SHARED SERVICES); Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance MYR 1000 perMonth

Free breakfast

In-house barista coffee

Hybrid schedule with Friday disconnect

Office closure for major festivals

World Mental Health Day closure

Rest Relax & Recharge - year-end break

Job summary

Publicis Chemistry in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Social Media Content Intern who lives and breathes social content, from TikTok trends to Reels edits, and can test ideas that stop scrolls. You’ll support the team across brands with hands-on production and day-to-day social media management.

You will work on content creation, posting schedules, and basic insights while collaborating with the team in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mass Communication, Marketing, Digital Media or related field.
• Native content creator with portfolio on TikTok/Instagram preferred.
• Comfortable shooting and editing with mobile phones and editing apps (CapCut, Canva).

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and develop social-first content ideas based on trends.
• Shoot, edit, and produce short-form content for TikTok, Reels, Shorts using mobile devices and tools.
• Support content calendars and posting across brands.
• Assist in storyboarding, visual direction, and execution of content shoots (on-ground and studio).
• Create simple graphics, text overlays, or motion elements aligned with platform best practices.
• Stay up to date with platform trends and emerging creators.
• Assist in reviewing content performance and learnings to improve future content.

Skills

Native content creator

Mobile shooting & editing

Social media expertise

Team player with communication

Education

Mass Communication

Marketing

Digital Media

Tools

CapCut

Canva

Job description

Social Media Content Intern

You live and breathe social content — from TikTok trends to Reels edits. You’re not just consuming content, you’re creating it, testing ideas, and figuring out what makes people stop scrolling.

As a Social Media Content Intern at Publicis Chemistry, you’ll support the team in producing social-first content and assisting with day-to-day social media management across key brands. This is a hands‑on role where your ideas and content will go live.

Responsibilities

Content Creation

• Brainstorm and develop social-first content ideas based on current trends and cultural moments.
• Shoot, edit, and produce short‑form content (TikTok, IG Reels, YouTube Shorts) using mobile devices and editing tools (CapCut, Canva, etc.).
• Support the creation of always‑on content and campaign content across different brands.
• Assist in storyboarding, visual direction, and execution of content shoots (both on‑ground and studio).
• Create simple graphics, text overlays, or motion elements aligned with platform best practices.

Social Media Management

• Support in scheduling and posting content across social platforms.
• Ensure content follows platform formats, brand tone, and guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining content calendars and keeping timelines on track.
• Work closely with the team to ensure content is delivered on time and aligned with campaign objectives.

Research & Insights

• Stay up to date with platform trends, viral formats, and emerging creators.
• Support basic research on competitors, content ideas, and audience behaviour.
• Assist in reviewing content performance and identifying simple learnings to improve future content.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mass Communication, Marketing, Digital Media, or related field.
• A native content creator — you actively create content on TikTok/Instagram (portfolio or links preferred).
• Comfortable shooting and editing using mobile phones and editing apps (CapCut, Canva, etc.).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, formats, and trends.
• Creative, proactive, and not afraid to try new content ideas.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage timelines.
• A good team player with strong communication skills.
• Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold a valid visa.

Additional information

• Internship allowance is MYR 1000 per month
• Free breakfast and in‑house barista coffee
• Office closure for World Mental Health Day 10th October.
• Additional Company closure for all 4 major festive Celebrations
• A hybrid working schedule and with Friday disconnects.
• Rest Relax & Recharge - office closure last week of December every year.

Publicis Groupe is founded in 1926, is the world’s third largest communications Company. Known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology, digital and consulting expertise. Publicis Groupe is the only one in the industry able to best accompany its clients in their digital business transformation journey- anywhere in the world. Re:Sources itself formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re:Sources has grown to 4,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. The Groupe owns three of the top global advertising networks: Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi and Publicis. With PUBLICIS RE:SOURCES, you will have the opportunities to work with these interesting and creative media and advertising agencies and chart your career path with us. To support our expanding service offering, we are seeking right candidates who are ambitious, high calibre and dynamic to join our team.

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