Social Media & Content Intern
Natural Cardiology Institute (NCI)
Paid Internship | Scottsdale/Phoenix Area | In-Person + Hybrid
Job Overview
Natural Cardiology Institute (NCI) is seeking a creative, energetic Social Media & Content Intern to work directly with cardiologist Dr. James Kneller and the NCI team to build an engaging digital presence around heart health, wellness, nutrition, and integrative cardiology.
This is a hands-on role—not an internship where you'll spend your time making spreadsheets or sitting in meetings.
You'll help film a doctor, develop content ideas, edit short-form videos, create social posts, and turn real medical expertise into content people actually want to watch and share.
The ideal candidate understands TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and today's creator-driven social media environment. You should be comfortable behind a camera, have a strong visual eye, and be excited about experimenting with new content formats.
What You'll Do
- Work directly with Dr. James Kneller to film educational and engaging heart-health content
- Help develop weekly content ideas, hooks, scripts and recurring video series
- Film and edit TikToks, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts
- Turn longer physician conversations into short, compelling social clips
- Create graphics, carousels, captions and other social content
- Help manage NCI's Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube presence
- Schedule and publish content consistently
- Identify trending topics, sounds and formats that could work for the NCI brand
- Help create content around NCI's books, educational programs, events and wellness products
- Capture behind-the-scenes content from the practice, filming days and special events
- Track views, engagement, follower growth and other key metrics
- Review performance to determine which topics and formats are working
- Brainstorm creative ways to make cardiology and heart-health information interesting, approachable and highly shareable
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Is currently studying or recently graduated in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Film, PR or a related field
- Loves social media and understands what makes people stop scrolling
- Has experience creating or editing short-form video
- Is comfortable filming with an iPhone or camera
- Can edit using CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Canva or similar tools
- Has strong writing and communication skills
- Has a good visual eye and attention to detail
- Can work independently and take an idea from concept → filming → editing → posting
- Is comfortable working directly with a physician and professional medical team
- Is curious, creative and willing to test new ideas
You do not need a medical background. We'll provide the medical expertise—you help us translate it into great digital content.
Bonus Skills
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- TikTok/Reels content creation
- Photography or videography
- Podcast or interview filming
- YouTube
- Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
- Social media analytics
- Paid social advertising
- Influencer or creator outreach
- SEO/content optimization
Why This Internship Is Different
You'll have direct access to a practicing cardiologist and the opportunity to help build a growing health and wellness media brand.
Instead of simply assisting an existing social media department, you'll have the opportunity to create, experiment and see your work published quickly.
You'll gain hands-on experience in:
Content strategy Video production Social media growth Health & wellness marketing Personal branding Digital storytelling Analytics
Most importantly, you'll leave with real published work for your portfolio and measurable results you can show future employers.
What Success Looks Like
We're looking for someone who can help NCI consistently produce smart, credible and engaging content that makes complex heart-health information easy to understand—and worth watching.
If you're the person in your friend group who is always filming, editing, spotting trends or saying "this would make a great Reel," we'd love to meet you.
Job Overview
Are you passionate about digital storytelling and eager to dive into the dynamic world of social media marketing? We’re seeking a motivated and creative Social Media Intern to join our vibrant marketing team! This paid internship offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in content creation, social media management, and digital marketing analytics. As a key contributor, you will assist in crafting engaging content, managing multiple social media platforms, and analyzing performance metrics to boost brand visibility. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to learn the ins and outs of social media strategy, this role is perfect for you!
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and executing social media content strategies across various platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
- Create compelling visual and written content using tools like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Creative Suite to enhance brand storytelling.
- Monitor social media channels through social listening tools and engage with followers to foster community growth.
- Schedule and publish posts using social media management tools like Hootsuite and Buffer, ensuring consistent brand messaging.
- Track and analyze social media performance using analytics platforms like Google Analytics and native platform insights; prepare reports on engagement, reach, and campaign effectiveness.
- Support in running paid advertising campaigns on Facebook Advertising and other platforms to increase reach and engagement.
- Collaborate with the marketing team on branding initiatives, media editing projects, photography, video editing, and proofreading to ensure high-quality content.
- Conduct keyword research for content optimization and assist in digital marketing performance monitoring to refine strategies.
- Engage in public relations activities by managing relationships with online communities and influencers to enhance brand reputation.
Experience
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media or a related field.
- Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc., with an understanding of their unique features.
- Basic knowledge of SEO principles and how they apply to content creation.
- Experience with media editing tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or other graphic design software is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with social listening tools like Brandwatch or Mention is a plus.
- Ability to analyze digital marketing performance data using Google Analytics or similar tools.
- Strong written communication skills with an eye for proofreading and content writing accuracy.
- Enthusiasm for learning about digital marketing analytics, social media marketing strategies, branding techniques, and relationship management within online communities.
Join us as a Social Media Intern and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovative digital storytelling! This paid internship provides valuable hands-on experience that will elevate your career in digital marketing while contributing fresh ideas to our vibrant brand presence.
Pay: $23.13 - $27.86 per hour
Work Location: In person
