Social Media Marketing Intern

5 days ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Keep Edinburgh Thriving Full time

**Company Overview**

Keep Edinburgh Thriving is dedicated to supporting local businesses in Edinburgh, helping residents discover unique offerings that enhance their community experience. Our mission is to create a vibrant local economy by connecting consumers with the best local services.

**Summary**

We're seeking a creative and passionate Social Media Assistant to help share the inspiring stories of Edinburgh's independent businesses.

You'll be at the heart of celebrating our local entrepreneurial community, creating engaging content that helps business owners learn from each other.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Design eye-catching Instagram carousels using Canva to showcase business stories and insights
- Manage and grow our Instagram presence with consistent, engaging content
- Transform interviews and case studies into compelling social media posts
- Schedule and publish content across platforms
- Engage with our community of local business owners and supporters
- Track engagement metrics and suggest content improvements

**Essential Requirements**
- **Proven Canva proficiency** - portfolio of designs required
- **Instagram expertise** - demonstrable experience creating carousels and driving engagement
- Strong copywriting skills for captions and micro-content
- Understanding of social media best practices and trends
- Genuine interest in small businesses and entrepreneurship
- Self-motivated with excellent time management

**Highly Desirable**
- **Video editing skills** (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, or similar)
- **On-camera confidence** for creating video content visiting local businesses
- Experience with Instagram Reels and TikTok
- Photography skills
- Knowledge of Edinburgh's business landscape

**What We're Looking For**

Someone who:

- Gets excited about local success stories
- Can translate business insights into accessible, inspiring content
- Brings creative ideas for showcasing entrepreneurs
- Is comfortable working independently
- Has a keen eye for visual storytelling

**Application Requirements**

Please submit:

- 2-3 examples of Instagram carousels you've created
- Your Canva portfolio or samples
- Links to social media accounts you've managed
- (If applicable) Video content samples
- Brief note on why Edinburgh's business community matters to you

**Job Types**: Part-time, Freelance, Graduate, Internship
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 10 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH12 5AW



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