Content & Social Media Intern

BlueCotton; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

BlueCotton is seeking a creative intern to produce content consistently for our social channels. This in-person, part-time role (10–20 hours/week) runs August 2026 through December 2026, with a pay rate of $15/hour. You’ll help craft content across Reels, TikTok, and stories while supporting photoshoots and campaigns.

This hands-on internship emphasizes real-world experience in a growing media-driven brand, offering portfolio-worthy work and mentorship in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience creating short-form content (Reels/TikTok-style preferred).
• Ability to understand and follow brand guidelines.
• Creative, detail-oriented, self-motivated; receptive to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Produce short-form content daily, including Reels, TikToks, and story content.
• Assist in planning and executing content ideas and campaigns.
• Help organize and support photoshoots and content days.
• Prep products for shoots as needed (steaming, organizing, labeling, etc.).
• Stay on top of trends and bring fresh, relevant ideas to the team.
• Create engaging, on-brand graphics using Canva.

Skills

Short-form content

Social media

Video editing

Canva

CapCut

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Job description

BlueCotton partners with customers across the U.S. to help them Mark the moment through custom apparel and branded merchandise. Over the past year, we’ve doubled our Instagram following, earned recognition as one of Kentucky’s best places to work, and introduced a full rebrand alongside a new website—momentum that’s pushing our marketing team into its next phase of growth.

We’re building a media-driven brand and content is at the center of everything we do. We need a creative intern who is excited to produce content consistently and bring ideas to life across social platforms. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves creating and wants real experience doing it at a high level.

You don’t need to be the “perfect student” or even be a marketing major. We care more about your creativity, eye for content, and ability to execute.

Location: In-person at the BlueCotton office

Schedule: Part-time | 10–20 hours per week

Duration: August 2026 - December 2026

Pay: $15/hr

About the Role

BlueCotton partners with customers across the U.S. to help them Mark the moment through custom apparel and branded merchandise. Over the past year, we’ve doubled our Instagram following, earned recognition as one of Kentucky’s best places to work, and introduced a full rebrand alongside a new website—momentum that’s pushing our marketing team into its next phase of growth.

We’re building a media-driven brand and content is at the center of everything we do. We need a creative intern who is excited to produce content consistently and bring ideas to life across social platforms. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves creating and wants real experience doing it at a high level.

You don’t need to be the “perfect student” or even be a marketing major. We care more about your creativity, eye for content, and ability to execute.

Location: In-person at the BlueCotton office

Schedule: Part-time | 10–20 hours per week

Duration: August 2026 - December 2026

Pay: $15/hr

What You’ll Own

• Produce short-form content daily, including Reels, TikToks, and story content
• Assist in planning and executing content ideas and campaigns
• Help organize and support photoshoots and content days
• Prep products for shoots as needed (steaming, organizing, labeling, etc.)
• Stay on top of trends and bring fresh, relevant ideas to the team
• Create engaging, on-brand graphics using Canva

What We’re Looking For

• Obsessed with consumingsocial media content
• Experience creating short-form content (Reels/TikTok-style preferred)
• Ability to understand and adapt to brand guidelines
• Excel at using Canva, CapCut, & Edits.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Must be receptive to feedback and able to implement it quickly

What We’d Love to Have

• Experience shooting and editing video content
• Interest in photography and production
• Familiarity with what performs well on social platforms
• Experience creating viral content or growing a high-performing social media profile.
• Writes clear, on-brand copy that consistently reflects our voice and guidelines.

What You’ll Gain

• Real experience producing content for a growing, media-focused brand
• Portfolio-worthy work across multiple content formats
• Hands-on involvement in photoshoots and creative production
• Direct feedback to help you improve quickly