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Social Media Content Creator Intern Position Summary: The Social Media Content Creator Intern will support 99 Ranch Market's social media team by researching trends and helping create engaging content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other digital platforms.

This internship offers hands‐on experience in social media strategy, filming, editing, content planning, trend research, and brand marketing. The ideal candidate is creative, culturally aware, familiar with internet culture, and interested in building a professional social media portfolio.

Responsibilities:

Research social media trends, memes, sounds, creators, and competitor content. Assist with content ideas based on products, campaigns, seasonal moments, and Asian culture. Help create short‐form videos, branded memes, graphics, carousels, and captions. Support product sourcing, filming, editing, and content preparation. Visit store locations for filming and product research. Support recurring series, product features, educational content, and corporate branding. Help maintain the content calendar, filming schedule, and footage library. Review basic performance data to improve future content. Follow brand guidelines and maintain cultural and product accuracy. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel to store locations. Must be available at least 30 hours per week. Current college student or recent graduate in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Film, Business, or a related field is preferred. Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, memes, internet culture, and current trends. Basic filming and video‐editing experience. Familiarity with CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools is preferred. Creative, organized, responsive, and open to feedback. Comfortable filming in stores and appearing on camera when needed. Familiarity with Asian food, products, or culture is a plus. Portfolio or examples of social media content are preferred. Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May require extended standing or walking while filming. Must be able to carry products and basic filming equipment. May occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Must be able to travel between the office, stores, and filming locations. Internship Goal: The goal of this internship is to provide meaningful, hands‐on experience while supporting the team's social media output.

Success will be measured through creativity, reliability, quality of work, ability to apply feedback, and growth throughout the internship. What the Intern Will Learn Social media strategy and content planning. Trend and competitor research. Short‐form video production and editing. Meme, graphic, and caption creation. Marketing Asian products, food, and culture. Working with stores, merchants, brands, and internal teams. Reviewing engagement and content performance. Building a professional content portfolio.

Position Details:

Employment Type: Internship Schedule: Minimum 30 hours per week

Pay Rate: $16.90 - 18.00 per hour

Location:

6338 Regio Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620 Work Environment: Office-based with store visits and off‐site filming

Reports to: Digital Marketing Manager Compensation: The pay range for this job is between $16.90 and $18 per hour. This is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, your education, skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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Disclaimer:

Tawa Group dba 99 Ranch Market, is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.