Creative Intern

Indie Consulting, LLC•Raleigh, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Creative Intern, you will support Indie’s creative team in developing social-first content and campaign ideas for client brands. You’ll gain exposure to the creative process from concept to execution—including brainstorming, content production, influencer research, and creative optimization. This role is ideal for someone passionate about social media, digital culture, content creation, and visual storytelling, and excited to learn how creative ideas translate into effective marketing campaigns. Founded in 2018, Indie Consulting is a fast-growing, strategy-led marketing consultancy that partners with some of the most exciting brands in CPG and beyond! We foster an empowering environment built on creativity and dedication, helping our clients tell their stories with clarity and impact. At Indie, we’ve created a collaborative culture where professional and personal growth is the norm. Our team leads with empathy, supports one another, and strives to deliver meaningful results that leave things better than we found them. If you’re energized by smart strategy, great people, and real opportunities for growth, we’d love to meet you!

Requirements

Creative & Design Awareness – Strong eye for design, visual storytelling, and social-first content with familiarity in Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
Social Media Fluency – Comfortable using platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube with an understanding of brand voice and tone.
Content Creation Skills – Ability to generate creative ideas, contribute to brainstorming sessions, and support basic video editing (CapCut, Premiere, Final Cut, etc.).
Digital Marketing Basics – Understanding of digital marketing fundamentals and key social media performance metrics (engagement rate, CTR, etc.).
Communication & Collaboration – Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Design, or a related field
Passion for social media, digital marketing, and content creation
Strong creative instincts and an eye for aesthetics
Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Curious, collaborative, and excited to learn in a fast-paced agency environment

Responsibilities

Ideate creative concepts for social media posts across a variety of client brands with different goals, audiences, and aesthetics
Identify emerging social media and cultural trends and contribute ideas for content optimization
Assist in creating social media content, primarily short-form video, graphics, and copy
Help maintain visual and voice consistency across client brands
Create presentation decks, concept mockups, and creative materials for internal and client use
Assist with light video editing for Indie’s podcast, Name Drop, including adding captions using tools like Opus.AI
Support the content producer with pre-production planning for monthly content shoots
Assist during content shoot days with tasks such as prop setup, food prep, lighting setup, and set wrap
Be present on set during photoshoots and collaborate with the producer during pre-planning and shoot execution
Build initial influencer and creator lists for marketing campaigns using social platforms and influencer tools
Research creators who align with brand audiences and campaign goals
Pull performance analytics from influencer platforms to support campaign reporting and casting documents
Support brainstorming sessions and creative ideation for campaigns and social content
Assist with competitive research and social media trend monitoring
Provide ad hoc support to the creative team on additional projects and internal initiatives
As a culminating project, the intern will develop and present a hypothetical social-first creative campaign demonstrating key learnings from the internship.