Career Maven Consulting is a leadership development & coaching company that helps professionals to find, decide and do good work on purpose. We do this by providing career & leadership coaching, leadership development training, and talent advisory support for mid-career professionals and organizations seeking to engage, advance, and retain their talent. As an agile startup with a fully distributed, remote-first team, we are looking for some awesome team members to join us on this journey to make a bigger impact! 

Internship Opportunity: Content & Media Intern 

Location: Remote | Part-Time (10–15 hours/week) 

Duration: August – December 2026 (with potential to extend) Reports to: CEO/Founder

Overview 

We’re looking for a creative and curious Content & Media Intern to join our team. This role is ideal for a college student (junior, senior, or graduate-level) studying communications, marketing, media, or a related field who is excited about content creation, storytelling, and growing brand impact and scale. 

You’ll work directly with our CEO and operations team to produce and repurpose engaging content across platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Company Newsletter), support the launch of our upcoming book, and research / pitch media feature opportunities (like speaking engagements and podcast guest spots) to amplify our Founder’s thought leadership efforts and upcoming book launch. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Content Creation & Repurposing 

• Edit short-form video clips and quote graphics from existing media (e.g., webinars, keynote talks, Instagram Lives, past email newsletters) 
• Script and plan long-form and short-form content for Instagram Reels, carousels, and LinkedIn posts 
• Draft captions and suggest ideas for weekly social media posts that align with our brand themes 
• Maintain an organized library of brand assets in Canva and Google Drive / Airtable
• Leverage existing brand voice for social media presence that resonates through short-form social copy, as well as longer-form (blogs) and highly visual assets, such as GIFs, memes, and videos.

2. Podcast & Video Series Production Support 

• Assist with planning, script outlines, and production logistics for new podcast launch 
• Edit short promotional videos (≤90 sec) and upload final files to platforms like YouTube and social media 
• Help coordinate recording and editing/production schedule for project plan and launch 

3. Media Research & Outreach Support 

• Research podcast shows, digital publications, and event opportunities that align with our brand (topics: mid-career, leadership, HR/Talent, workforce trends, workforce development, etc) 
• Track and organize pitching opportunities in Airtable or Google Sheets 
• Draft outreach messages or speaker bios/templates for media features 

Ideal Candidate Profile 

We’re looking for someone who is: 

• A strong communicator and writer with a clear, concise style 
• Detail-oriented and organized with a proactive mindset, a self-starter 
• Interested in social impact, leadership development work and the future of work 
• Comfortable using or learning tools like Canva, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google Drive, Zoom, and editing tools (e.g., CapCut, Captions or iMovie) 

Qualifications 

• 1+ years of social media and/or agency experience with portfolio or equivalent experience to share (internships count!) 
• Experience creating graphics with Canva* (other design product suite experience a plus, but not required) and creating content for social media platforms for engagement and conversion
• Interest in hands-on creative marketing & brand reach experience in a professional internship environment 
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills, with keen attention to detail
• Eye for visual and engaging storytelling, interest in research, media campaigns and online community engagement. 
• Interest in applied marketing strategy / theory, with an emphasis on e-commerce, brand reach, and audience engagement. 
• Works well in a startup environment with clear deliverables, and adept in pivoting between autonomous work and collaborative projects. 
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate openly with a remote team 

What You’ll Gain 

• Portfolio-ready content across multiple media formats 
• Real-world experience supporting a brand through a book and podcast launch strategy period 
• Mentorship from an experienced entrepreneur and leadership coach 
• Optional final project and performance review to support future internships or job search 

To Apply: 

Email your resume and a brief cover letter (or short video intro in lieu of a cover letter expressing your interest and capability for this internship specifically!) to team@careermavenconsulting.com with the subject line: Content & Media Intern Application – [Your Name]. Include one or two samples of digital content you’ve created (social posts, short videos, graphic designs, etc.). Must follow application instructions to be eligible for consideration. 

THIS ROLE IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF YOU... 

• Love a challenge and are resourceful when it comes to figuring things out and making them happen. 
• Can work alone and don’t need your hand held every step of the way. 
• Have exceptional communication skills. 
• Are super organized but can move quickly to ensure things get done effectively and efficiently.
• Can handle direct & constructive feedback, and are eager to learn. 

COMPENSATION 

This internship is available for course credit exchange, depending on student interest and academic requirements of the academic institution providing course credit. 

Effort investment for the internship experience is a 12- week internship commitment averaging 10-15 hours a week. 

If you’ve read through this description and you think this may be the right fit for you - now it’s time to take action and apply!