Creative Marketing & Social Media Intern (NYC — Fall 2026)

The Moth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

The Moth is seeking a Creative Marketing & Social Media Intern for NYC in Fall 2026. This part-time role (24 hrs/week) runs Sept 15–Dec 18, 2026, in person Tue/Wed with remote work other days.

It pays $17/hour plus a $60/month transportation stipend and pairs you with a marketing supervisor for onboarding and feedback. You’ll create social content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, capture at live events, edit short-form video, and help with the content calendar and campaigns in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Current student or recent grad in Marketing, Communications, Media, Film, Journalism, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Open to feedback; comfortable juggling projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Able to operate camera equipment, sit for extended periods, and travel locally for occasional event coverage.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish social content with team guidance
• Capture photo/video at live events and programs; edit into short-form video for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Assist with the content calendar
• Brainstorm campaign ideas; design simple graphics/ visual assets
• Research social trends and cultural moments for content inspiration
• Support marketing initiatives across live events, podcasts, and other organizational priorities
• Track social/campaign performance basics
• Contribute in team meetings; support other marketing projects as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Camera operation

Travel for events

Education

Current student or recent grad in Marketing, Communications, Media, Film, Journalism, or related field

Job description

Creative Marketing & Social Media Intern (NYC - Fall 2026)

Details

• Sept 15 through Dec 18, 2026
• Part-time 24 hrs/week over 3-4 days, plus ~2-3 evening live events
• In-person Tue and/or Wed; remote otherwise
• $17/hour + $60/month transportation stipend
• Paired with a marketing team supervisor for onboarding, check-ins, and feedback

About The Moth

The Moth is a global storytelling nonprofit that has presented 70,000+ true stories, told live without notes, since 1997. It now produces 600+ live shows annually plus the Peabody Award-winning Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Podcast. themoth.org

Overview

Gain hands-on, mentored experience creating content - Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn - capturing footage at live events, editing short-form video, and pitching ideas in a supportive, feedback-driven setting. Ideal for someone curious and creative, with an interest in storytelling and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish social content with team guidance
• Capture photo/bvideo at live events and programs; edit into short-form video for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Assist with the content calendar
• Brainstorm campaign ideas; design simple graphics/ visual assets
• Research social trends and cultural moments for content inspiration
• Support marketing initiatives across live events, podcasts, and other organizational priorities
• Track social/campaign performance basics
• Contribute in team meetings; support other marketing projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Current student or recent grad in Marketing, Communications, Media, Film, Journalism, or related field
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Open to feedback; comfortable juggling projects in a fast-paced setting
• Able to operate camera equipment, sit for extended periods, and travel locally for occasional event coverage

Nice-to-have

• Video editing skills (Premiere Pro; CapCut a plus)
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
• Experience shooting photo/video or creating content for social accounts
• Portfolio of creative work
• Comfortable on camera or conducting interviews