Food Forward Inc. Social Media Intern North Hollywood, CA · Intern Company website

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Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people experiencing food insecurity, and inspiring others to do the same. Fruits and vegetables are collected from backyard fruit trees, farmers markets, growers, and wholesalers and then provided free of charge to people experiencing food insecurity through more than 250 hunger relief partner organizations that serve communities across the region. CORE VALUES: – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Working together, we inspire and are inspired by the people in the communities we serve. – EQUITY AND INCLUSION We cultivate a diverse workforce that nurtures equity and inclusion. – FOOD JUSTICE We share the abundance of fresh produce and prevent food waste because everyone deserves access to fresh and nutritious food. – INTEGRITY We are honest, accountable, and authentic in our words and actions. – JOYFULNESS We embrace a creative, spirited, and fulfilling environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Create and edit video content for a variety of platforms, with attention to pacing, subtitles, and platform formatting.
• Write captions, scripts, and post copy tailored to specific audiences and platforms.
• Research trends across different communities and bring timely content ideas to the team.
• Draft and develop content from concept to final review.
• Support content scheduling, asset organization, and pipeline management.
• Stay organized and manage your own workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Video shooting experience is a plus but not required
• Create a portfolio of content that resonates with a range of audiences, including communities new to Food Forward.
• Contribute to the growth of our following.
• Polished captions, scripts, and video edits with minimal revision needed.
• Faster turnaround times and the ability to work independently with raw materials.
• Proactive identification of what a piece of content needs, along with a proposed solution.
• Growth in reach and engagement quality, including shares, saves, comments, and new audience connections.

Minimum Requirements:

• Awareness of how content lands differently across communities, with the ability to adjust voice, tone, and framing accordingly.
• Strong video editing skills using tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, Adobe Suite, AI Tools, and similar.
• 10-15 hours per week

What Success looks like:

• Clever, confident writing with the ability to adapt style for different platforms and audiences.
• A proactive, ideas-first approach: someone who brings suggestions rather than waiting for direction.
• Ability to follow brand style guidelines and ensure content stays on brand.
• Ability to receive feedback from multiple team members and turn it into clear, revised drafts.
• A portfolio is required for consideration - candidates should include LINKS for review.

Apply through the link provided. https://foodforward.org/join-our-team/#join-now

Include in the body of the cover letter: 1) Where did you discover this listing, and 2) If you were a variety of produce, what would you be and why? The subject line should read: Social Media Intern – (Your Name). No phone calls. Please follow these instructions to ensure that we process your application.

Food Forward is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages individuals from underrepresented groups, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those from protected-class backgrounds, to apply. We value the individuals that we hire and look forward to creating a positive work environment for all identities.