Social Media Intern

National Health Foundation•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

NHF is seeking a creative, mission-driven Social Media Intern to join our team. This role is ideal for a storyteller who is passionate about public health, social welfare, and community empowerment. You will help amplify our impact by creating engaging digital content that highlights our work in recuperative care, food justice, and youth engagement.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field (undergrad or graduate programs acceptable)
Proficiency in social media platforms (IG, LinkedIn, FB, X, YouTube).
Experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud (Spark, Photoshop).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail.
A strong commitment to NHF’s core values: Health Equity, Empathy, Community, and Partnership.

Nice To Haves

Basic video editing skills (Cap Cut, Reels, TikTok) are a major plus.
Hands-on experience in nonprofit communications and public health advocacy.
A portfolio of published work and professional references.

Responsibilities

Content Creation: Design visually compelling graphics, reels, and videos for Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube using Canva or Adobe Suite.
Storytelling: Interview staff, community members, or program participants (with sensitivity) to draft "impact stories" that showcase NHF’s mission in action.
Campaign Support: Assist in the planning and execution of digital campaigns for events like Giving Tuesday, National Public Health Week, or local community distributions.
Community Engagement: Monitor social channels, respond to comments/DMs, and engage with partner organizations to grow NHF’s online community.
Analytics: Track and report monthly engagement metrics to help refine our digital strategy.
Trends & Research: Stay current on social media trends and health equity news to ensure NHF’s content remains relevant and influential.