Social Media Intern

Skild AI; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A technology startup in San Mateo is seeking a Social Media Intern to create captivating short-form video content for platforms like TikTok and Instagram. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with the Creative Director and marketing teams to grow the brand's social presence. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of video culture, trend analysis skills, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. Join us to help shape our online brand and engage with the next generation of creators.

Qualifications

• Familiar with short-form video culture on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
• Experience creating and posting video content, either personally or professionally.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit short-form video content for social media.
• Identify and act on trends quickly.
• Collaborate with various teams to generate creative ideas.

Skills

Familiarity with TikTok

Deep knowledge of Instagram

Trend identification skills

Content creation abilities

Comfort in fast-paced environments

Job description

Company Overview

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data‑driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Social Media Intern to help translate cutting‑edge AI and robotics into short‑form content that captures attention, builds our brand, and reaches the next generation of builders.

This is an on‑site, hands‑on role working directly with our Creative Director and internal teams to shape how Skild shows up online.

Responsibilities

• Create, shoot, and edit short‑form video content across TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms
• Identify trends early and execute quickly while they’re still relevant
• Develop and test original content concepts aligned with Skild’s brand voice
• Help grow Skild’s social presence from the ground up through consistent posting and iteration
• Collaborate with creative, marketing, and robotics teams to bring ideas to life
• Operate in a fast‑moving environment where experimentation is encouraged

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, and short‑form video culture
• Strong instincts for trends, creators, and viral formats
• Experience creating and posting content consistently (personal or professional accounts)
• Comfort working in fast‑paced, evolving environments
• Willingness to experiment, fail fast, and improve quickly
• Interest in technology, startups, and building something from zero to one
• Bonus: A growing personal social media presence or portfolio of short‑form work