What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall 2026: Social Sharks, Social Content Studio Co-op (August to December) position at SharkNinja?
About Us
SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople's lives in homes around the world.Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
AI at SharkNinja
At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture. We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in.
Work Period: August 2026 to December 2026
Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, based onsite at our Social Content Studio in Irvine, CA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.
Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience
Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You'll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you'll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what's next - fast.
This Role
As a Social Content Studio Co-op, you'll be part of the production engine behind Shark Home, Shark Beauty and Ninja's social content. You'll assist with filming, editing, producing, and occasionally stepping in front of the camera as talent. You'll work daily alongside our three Studio Managers, learning their craft and supporting their projects from concept through final cut, while reporting into the Sr. Director of the Social Content Studio. This is a hands-on, in-studio role for someone who wants to build real production knowledge in a fast-moving social content environment.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:
- Support day-to-day production across the Social Content Studio, working alongside three Studio Managers on their active projects
- Assist with filming social-first video content, including camera operation, lighting, and audio setup for shoots
- Edit short-form video content in Capcut. Support photo editing and content design through Canva.
- Assist on set and hone your skills filming, lighting, propping, and more.
- Occasionally step in as on-camera talent when a shoot calls for it, bringing energy and authenticity to the brand
- Stay current on social video trends, formats, and editing techniques, and bring fresh ideas back to the studio
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
- Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, currently enrolled in a master's program, or has graduated within the past year
- Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule onsite at our Social Content Studio in Irvine, CA.
- Hands-on experience or coursework in video filming, editing, or production (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Capcut, or similar)
- Comfortable on camera and willing to appear as talent when needed - no formal acting experience required, just presence and good energy
- Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple shoots, projects, and deadlines at once
- Ability to take direction from and collaborate with multiple team members, adapting to different working styles
- Creative eye for social-first storytelling and a pulse on current platform trends and formats
- Comfortable using AI tools to speed up ideation, editing, and content workflows
- Proactive, adaptable, and energized by fast-paced, hands-on production work
- Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:
- Rarely Satisfied - Adopt a "no delays" mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
- Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapt to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
- Details Make the Difference - Coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
- Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
- Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills and the ability to take/give direction clearly on set and in edits
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!