About Cartwright
At Cartwright we work with brands who seek a creative product built to stand out in today's attention crazed economy. We call this ‘creative audacity’ - unignorable stories that turn heads, inspire you to share and entice you to want more.
Attracting and nurturing diverse voices is a primary focus for the agency as it enables us to gain fresh perspective and ultimately drive breakthrough creativity. We strive to create work that matters, elevate diverse voices and be a force for change.
We place importance on the value of both ‘creative audacity’ and diversity and strive to embed these elements in everything we do.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Social Maker Intern who lives & breathes internet culture and knows how to translate social media behaviors & trends into brand content. This role is for someone who can both think and create: contributing to brainstorms, mocking up ideas, shooting content, editing videos. The Social Maker Intern will work closely with the Creative and Strategy teams to gain hands-on experience making brand work while building a portfolio that reflects real agency output.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced creative environment and combines their social media instincts with strong concepting and execution skills.
What You'll Do
Concept & Creative Support
- Join brainstorms and contribute social-first ideas on 360 campaigns for brands
- Provide social & cultural references and creators to support and inspire ideas
- Build decks to present ideas with mockups to internal teams
- Support agency social team with always-on content for Instagram and LinkedIn
- Contribute to agency newsletter with trending topics across social and the broader internet
Creating Content
- Capture short-form video and static content with a mobile device
- Help execute social shoots from setup to wrap (solo or with a small team)– scouting locations, sourcing props from local stores, building scrappy sets or backdrops, directing talent, etc.
- Cut down long-form footage into short-form assets
- Occasionally appear on camera (if comfortable)
Editing & Post
- Edit short-form vertical video with strong pacing, humor, and platform fluency
- Add text overlays, motion graphics, and sound design in native platform editing tools
- Version content for different placements and platforms
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing) in Advertising, Film, Media, Communications, or related field. Also open to those with similar experience creating compelling content (content creator, etc)
- Eagerness to learn the agency creative process from briefing to delivering final assets
- Demonstrated interest in social media, internet culture, and content creation
- Experience shooting and editing short-form content (personal, school, freelance, or creator work)
- Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and platform best practices
- Proficient in video editing tools (Premiere, CapCut, or similar), native platform editing tools, and G Suite
- Ability to build strong relationships and actively contribute to a creative, inclusive team culture
Additional Information
- Internship Dates: Monday, June 22, 2026 to Thursday, August 27, 2026.
- Salary: 30 hours per week @ $22.00/hour, non-exempt
- Hybrid: In-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Los Angeles Based
At Cartwright, we believe diverse voices drive breakthrough creativity. Committing to being diverse, equitable and inclusive lets us invite new voices to the table and get new stories, fostering a culture where authenticity is celebrated and everyone’s distinctive skills, perspectives, and experiences are valued.
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.
