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Vita Coco · 1 month ago

Social Media Intern (Part-Time)

New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22/hr - $24/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

Vita Coco is a leading brand of coconut water headquartered in New York City, committed to creating ethical and sustainable products. They are seeking a Social Media Intern who will create and manage content primarily for TikTok and Instagram, engaging with current cultural trends and helping to shape the brand's online presence.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingWater

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Create, film, and edit TikTok and Instagram Reels — these are your primary platforms

Appear in content regularly; must enjoy being on camera and be open to costumes and character moments

Curate and maintain a clean, cohesive Instagram grid aligned with brand visuals

Ideate, create, and adapt memes that fit Vita Coco’s voice and current cultural trends

Edit short-form content using CapCut, Premiere, and Photoshop

Operate an iPhone confidently for filming, editing, and uploading content

Assist with ordering props, planning shoots, and preparing content materials

Spot trending audios, meme formats, emerging creators, and cultural moments on TikTok and IG

Support daily posting, community engagement, and real-time reactions

Collaborate directly with the Social Media Manager on content and channel strategy

Qualification

Social media managementTikTok content creationInstagram content creationPhotoshop proficiencyCapCut proficiencyPremiere proficiencyCreative risk-takingClear communicationAdaptabilityPositive attitudeAttention to detail

Required

Prior experience managing a brand's social media (school clubs, internships, personal brands, campus orgs, or small businesses count)

Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and align with Brand and Creative teams

A true culture enthusiast who stays plugged into internet trends, memes, and platform shifts

Deep knowledge of TikTok and Instagram behaviors, user preferences, and best practices

Strong understanding of consumer-led digital experiences and how to elevate them

Clear, concise, and confident communication skills

A healthy appetite for creative risk and trying unconventional ideas

Awareness of legal guidelines around publishing branded content online

A believer in long-term brand building — and how social plays a key role in it

Positive attitude, adaptability, and eagerness to learn

High screen time — TikTok and Instagram are your natural habitat

Confident being on camera and participating in creative, funny, or experimental content

Comfortable dawning our Vita Coco mascot costumes (and others) and filming things in the wild

Familiarity with meme culture and strong comedic instinct

Visual taste and attention to detail (especially for IG grid curation)

Proficiency in Photoshop, CapCut, and Premiere

Comfortable using an iPhone for filming and editing content

Passion for storytelling, trends, and what performs on social

Company

Vita Coco

Vita Coco produces coconut water, vita coco, clean energy drink runa, canned water, protein water, and PWR LIFT.

Founded in 2004

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.thevitacococompany.com

H1B Sponsorship

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