Social media marketing intern

Job Posting: Social Media Marketing Intern at Bucket List Creative 

Location: Saint Louis, MO (Hybrid)
Position Type: Internship
Start Date: Mid-September 2026
End Date: Mid-December 2026

About Bucket List Creative:
We are a fast-growing marketing agency in St. Louis, and we're dedicated to helping local businesses thrive. Whether this be through social media management, email marketing, website design, content creation, digital strategy, media, or influencer engagement, our core mission is to make a positive impact on our community by providing creative and effective strategies that drive business growth. 

We believe that St. Louis is a city full of hidden gems, and we're committed to helping our clients shine a light on what makes them unique. Our team is made up of professional creative experts who are dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices. With this, we're always exploring new ways to elevate a brand. 

Position Overview:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Social Media Marketing Intern to join our team and support our Account Managers in executing marketing strategies for 7–9 local businesses. This internship offers hands-on experience in social media marketing, content creation, client collaboration, and campaign execution, while providing the opportunity to build meaningful connections within the local community. You'll gain exposure to multiple areas of marketing, learn from experienced professionals, and play an active role in helping local brands grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Social Media Management: Assisting our account manager in planning, executing, and managing monthly social media calendars for various clients, ensuring engaging and effective content. 
  • Main responsibilities will include: copywriting, editing content, curating captions, planning, campaign building, etc. 
• Content Creation and Media: Help to curate shot lists, attend monthly/bi-monthly content shoots, and be a helping hand in directing production, to our account manager. 
• Email Marketing: Help to create monthly emails for select clients to promote events, specials, and important updates.
  • Main responsibilities will include: building out templates through various platforms, copywriting, one-on-one communication with clients, tracking events and promotions, etc.
• Influencer Engagement: Help interact with hyperlocal influencers and local media contacts to create collaborative opportunities for clients.
  • Main responsibilities will include: demographic research, influencer outreach, consistent communication & follow-ups,  etc.
• Performance Analysis: Dive into metrics to optimize content performance and track success across social media platforms.
  • Main responsibilities will include: using a social media management platform, overviewing month-to-month comparison reports, understanding KPIs, and communicating important metrics with clients

Intern Expectations:

• A strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for clear, engaging copy and professional client communication.
• Self-motivated and proactive, taking initiative to solve problems, contribute ideas, and support the team wherever needed.
• Curious and eager to learn. We encourage questions, value feedback, and want interns who are excited to grow both personally and professionally.
• Open to constructive feedback and committed to continuously improving your skills and knowledge.
• Adaptable and willing to jump into a variety of projects as priorities evolve.

Qualifications:

• You must be based in St. Louis.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (senior standing preferred).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and content creation.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Creative thinker with an interest in digital marketing trends.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience with established local businesses in the hospitality industry.
• Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals on our team.
• Opportunity to build a portfolio with real-world projects.
• Flexible schedule and a chance to make a significant impact in the community.

How to Apply:
If you’re excited about social media and eager to learn, we want to hear from you! 

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit for this role to lydia@stlbucketlist.com.

Application Deadline: 8/28/26

Job Posting: Content Creator at Bucket List Creative 

Location: Saint Louis, MO (Hybrid)
Position Type: Internship
Start Date: Mid-September 2026
End Date: Mid-December 2026

About Bucket List Creative:
We are a fast-growing marketing agency in St. Louis, and we're dedicated to helping local businesses thrive. Whether this be through social media management, email marketing, website design, content creation, digital strategy, media, or influencer engagement, our core mission is to make a positive impact on our community by providing creative and effective strategies that drive business growth. 

We believe that St. Louis is a city full of hidden gems, and we're committed to helping our clients shine a light on what makes them unique. Our team is made up of professional creative experts who are dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices. With this, we're always exploring new ways to elevate a brand. 

Position Overview:
This is a hands-on creative role for someone who loves capturing great content, understands what performs on social media and wants to work across a wide variety of brands, industries and experiences throughout St. Louis.

You’ll help bring ideas to life through video, photography, social-first content, podcasts and branded storytelling. One day you might be filming inside a restaurant, the next producing content for a major local brand, capturing an event or helping create editorial content for Sauce Magazine and STL Bucket List, two of St. Louis’ largest local media brands.

• Shoot and edit high-quality video and photography for client campaigns, social media and digital marketing
• Assist with on-location and in-studio productions, including camera, lighting and microphone setup
• Capture short-form vertical video designed specifically for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and other social platforms
• Create authentic UGC-style content for clients and Bucket List Creative initiatives
• Capture interviews, testimonials, food and beverage content, lifestyle content, events, businesses and behind-the-scenes moments
• Help create original content for STL Bucket List and Sauce Magazine
• Capture behind-the-scenes content from shoots, events and company initiatives for internal and external marketing

• Edit short-form and long-form video content from concept through final delivery
• Add motion graphics, captions, music, sound effects, transitions and branded overlays
• Color correct and polish footage to maintain a professional and consistent visual style
• Edit photography for social media, websites, advertising and other marketing materials
• Turn longer shoots and productions into multiple pieces of social-first content
• Identify strong moments, hooks and storylines within raw footage
• Optimize edits for different social platforms and formats

Bucket List Creative also operates a professional podcast studio and produces video and audio podcast content.

In this role, you will:

• Assist with podcast studio setup and breakdown
• Operate cameras, microphones, lighting and recording equipment during podcast sessions
• Monitor recordings to ensure video and audio quality
• Perform basic audio editing, cleanup and synchronization
• Edit video podcast episodes and create short-form social clips from longer conversations
• Help maintain an organized, professional and production-ready studio environment

This isn't a role where you'll simply receive a shot list and press record.

We want someone who brings ideas to the table.

You'll work alongside our creative, social media, marketing and account teams to:

• Brainstorm concepts for client campaigns and social content
• Develop new video formats, series and storytelling approaches
• Help translate brand strategies into engaging visual content
• Stay ahead of social media, editing and content trends
• Identify opportunities during shoots that weren't necessarily planned
• Help continually elevate the visual quality of Bucket List Creative's work

You'll have the opportunity to work with restaurants, hospitality brands, local businesses, national brands, events, entrepreneurs and some of the most recognizable organizations in St. Louis.

Your work could include:

• Restaurant openings
• Chef features
• Food and beverage storytelling
• Major St. Louis events
• Neighborhood features
• Behind-the-scenes experiences
• Interviews
• Social-first editorial content
• New business openings
• Community stories
• Trending places and experiences across the region

For a creator looking to build a portfolio and become deeply connected to the St. Louis creative, hospitality and business community, this role provides a unique opportunity.

We're looking for someone who is creative, dependable and excited to make great work.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience shooting and editing video
• Has a strong understanding of photography and visual composition
• Understands social-first storytelling and short-form video
• Knows how to create an engaging hook within the first few seconds of a video
• Can confidently operate cameras, microphones and basic lighting equipment
• Is comfortable shooting in fast-moving environments
• Has strong attention to detail
• Can manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Takes feedback well and can quickly implement revisions
• Is organized with footage, project files and final deliverables
• Is comfortable collaborating with clients, talent and internal team members
• Is willing to occasionally work outside traditional office hours for events or special shoots
• Has a genuine interest in content, media, social platforms and creative storytelling

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience creating Instagram Reels, TikToks and other vertical video
• Photography and photo-editing experience
• Experience with professional or mirrorless camera systems
• Knowledge of lighting, microphones and audio recording
• Podcast production experience
• Basic motion graphics experience
• Experience with Adobe After Effects is a plus
• Experience working for an agency, media company or production company is a plus
• Access to personal camera or production equipment is preferred, but not required

Creative ability matters, but so does organization.

You'll be responsible for helping:

• Organize and archive raw footage and photography
• Maintain clear folder structures and naming conventions
• Manage edited versions and project files
• Properly back up media
• Prepare and export final assets for clients and internal teams
• Keep projects organized so assets can easily be located and reused

You'll probably love this role if you:

• Constantly think about how something could become a Reel
• Notice great lighting, framing or camera angles everywhere you go
• Enjoy discovering new restaurants, businesses and experiences
• Want variety instead of filming the same thing every day
• Like working with a fast-moving creative team
• Want your work to actually be seen
• Enjoy both the creative and technical sides of production
• Want to continue developing your skills as a filmmaker, photographer and content creator
• Care about St. Louis and want to help tell the stories of the people and businesses moving the city forward

How to Apply:
If you’re excited about social media and eager to learn, we want to hear from you! 

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit for this role to jcaradonna@stlbucketlist.com

Application Deadline: 8/28/26