Social Media Intern at Finch Social

Wayne State University; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real portfolio experience

1:1 career mentorship

Strong letter of recommendation

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a content creator based in Austin, TX, to manage social media content on Instagram and TikTok. You will be responsible for creating engaging videos and graphics, maintaining a content calendar, and analyzing performance metrics.

The ideal candidate is a native user of IG and TikTok, has strong video editing skills, and is passionate about personal finance. This role offers flexibility and the potential for growth into a paid position, along with mentorship from experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and writing skills are a must.
• Experience managing brand accounts is a plus.
• Ability to use AI tools for content ideation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage content across IG and TikTok.
• Build and maintain a content calendar.
• Track performance metrics and analyze trends.

Skills

Native IG and TikTok user

Video editing skills

Graphic design using Canva

Adaptability in writing

Organizational skills

Curiosity about personal finance

Tools

CapCut

InShot

Canva

Job description

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What you’ll do

• Turn biweekly Substack posts into 4–6 IG Reels, carousels, and TikToks per week
• Build and maintain our content calendar
• Track trending audio, formats, and hashtags in personal finance and lifestyle spaces
• Scout creators and content worth watching or collaborating with
• Track performance metrics and share a brief weekly recap of what’s working

What you won’t do

• Write the Substack posts (founder handles deep content)
• Manage comments or DMs (founder handles community directly)
• Be on camera (unless you want to)
• Work rigid hours (output > schedule)

Must-haves

• Native IG and TikTok user who gets the mechanics, not just the scroll
• Can edit short‑form video (CapCut, InShot, or similar)
• Can create clean graphics (Canva is fine)
• Write well and can adapt to a brand voice
• Organized enough to manage a posting schedule independently
• Genuinely curious about personal finance, food/drink culture, or both

Nice-to-haves

• Managed a brand account (even a club, org, or personal brand)
• Comfortable using AI tools for content ideation (Claude preferred)
• Basic understanding of personal finance concepts
• Familiarity with Substack or newsletter content
• Based in Austin, TX

What You Get

• Real portfolio experience growing a brand from zero
• 1:1 career mentorship from a 15‑year corporate exec — not just tasks, actual career guidance
• Strong letter of recommendation with specific results
• Flexible schedule around school or other work
• Potential to grow into a paid ongoing role