What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Intern (Internship Credit Only) position at Waters Edge Winery Midlothian?
Job Summary
Waters Edge Winery & Bistro is looking for a creative and motivated Social Media Intern to help grow our online presence as we prepare for our opening season. This role is ideal for a student interested in marketing, communications, hospitality, or digital media who is looking to gain hands-on experience building a brand from the ground up.
The intern will assist with content creation, social media planning, and promotion of winery events, wine releases, and guest experiences. This position offers valuable real-world experience and portfolio-building opportunities in a fun, creative environment.
Responsibilities
10–15 hours per week
Flexible schedule based on events and content needs
Waters Edge Winery & Bistro is looking for a creative and motivated Social Media Intern to help grow our online presence as we prepare for our opening season. This role is ideal for a student interested in marketing, communications, hospitality, or digital media who is looking to gain hands-on experience building a brand from the ground up.
The intern will assist with content creation, social media planning, and promotion of winery events, wine releases, and guest experiences. This position offers valuable real-world experience and portfolio-building opportunities in a fun, creative environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and scheduling content for Instagram and Facebook
- Capture photo and video content of the winery, food, wine, and events
- Write captions that reflect the Waters Edge brand voice
- Help maintain a consistent social media posting schedule
- Promote upcoming tastings, events, and special promotions
- Research trends and content ideas for social media growth
- Engage with followers through comments and messages
- Assist with basic graphic design using Canva or similar tools
- Attend occasional events to capture live content
- Currently enrolled in college and eligible to receive internship credit
- Interest in marketing, social media, communications, or hospitality
- Familiar with Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
- Strong creativity and attention to detail
- Comfortable taking photos and videos with a smartphone
- Organized and able to meet deadlines
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Experience with Canva or similar design tools preferred
- Internship credit through accredited academic program
- Hands-on experience building a brand from the ground up
- Portfolio-worthy social media and content experience
- Opportunity to attend winery events and tastings
- Flexible schedule
10–15 hours per week
Flexible schedule based on events and content needs