Social Media Marketing Intern

Come join VisitorsCoverage, one of Silicon Valley's most successful InsurTech companies, certified as a Great Place to Work®!

We are looking for a creative and motivated Social Media Marketing Intern to join our Marketing team. This is an entry-level opportunity designed for someone who understands social media beyond casual use and wants to build real, hands-on experience managing and growing a brand.

In this role, you will support the execution of our social media strategy across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and others. You will work closely with the marketing team to create content, engage with audiences, and analyze performance to continuously improve results.

This is a 3-month internship with the potential to convert into a full-time Social Media Manager role based on performance. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, takes initiative, and is excited about building and owning social media channels over time.

We are located in Santa Clara, California, and are looking for local candidates only. Must be willing to commute to the Santa Clara office 4 times a week. Candidates with authorization to work in the US preferred. No sponsorships are available for this role. 

What We Do

VisitorsCoverage is an Insurtech company, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, revolutionizing the way travelers search, compare, purchase, and manage their travel insurance. Imagine a place where buying travel insurance is as easy as ordering an item from your favorite online retailer. You know exactly what the benefits are and what each word on the coverage document means, and you are able to zip through the checkout process. 

We are obsessed with simplifying Travel Insurance! We wake up everyday thinking of new ways to meet the same expectations that users have from their online retailers and delivery or streaming services. We are a team of people who counter the thought that insurance is boring and love the challenge of delighting our users at every step of their decision-making process.

If this sounds like the perfect role and workplace for you, we encourage you to apply for this position! VisitorsCoverage is on a mission to hire only the best, and we are committed to providing exceptional employee experiences with meaningful work and true work/life balance.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of social media strategy across platforms to grow brand awareness and engagement
• Assist in creating and publishing content including short-form videos, posts, captions, and basic graphics
• Create storyboards and scripts for videos
• Monitor social media channels and engage with comments, messages, and community interactions
• Stay up-to-date with trends on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube and contribute ideas for content
• Track and report on social media performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with the marketing team on campaigns, product launches, and content initiatives
• Assist with influencer research, outreach, and coordination
• Help maintain a consistent content calendar and ensure timely publishing
• Support social media advertising efforts including basic campaign setup and monitoring

Required Skills:

• Active user of social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube with a strong understanding of how content performs
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Creative mindset with an interest in content creation and storytelling
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and adapt quickly
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Applications without a portfolio or video submission will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or currently pursuing one
• Internship, freelance work, or personal experience managing a social media account or brand
• Basic understanding of social media analytics and performance metrics
• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, CapCut, Veed, or other content creation tools
• Interest in digital marketing, branding, and audience growth

Who We Are Looking For:

We care about mindset as much as experience

• Curious and eager to learn
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks
• Creative and comfortable sharing new ideas
• Analytical and interested in understanding what drives engagement
• Organized and dependable
• Interested in turning social media into a long-term career

Why Join Us:

• Work closely with an experienced marketing team in a fast-paced environment
• Gain hands-on experience managing real brand social media channels
• Learn content strategy, analytics, and growth tactics used in modern marketing
• Clear path to a full-time Social Media Manager role based on performance
• Make a measurable impact on a growing tech company

Benefits

The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 and is dependent on experience.