About the role
**Duration** August–December 2026, with the possibility of extension
**Hours** 15–20 hours per week, with flexibility around class schedules
**Compensation** $15–$20 per hour, based on experience
**Location** Charleston, SC — Hybrid
**Position Type** Paid Internship
Overview
The intern will participate in weekly check‑ins with the Zibra marketing team, either virtually or in person. Reliable transportation is required. The intern must be available to travel to occasional local events, content shoots, retail locations, and creator locations throughout the Charleston area. Local travel will be scheduled in advance whenever possible.
About Zibra
Founded in 2004, Zibra Paintbrushes designs innovative painting tools that make projects easier, more enjoyable, and more successful. We create professional‑grade products for painters, artists, muralists, furniture refinishers, and DIYers who value quality craftsmanship and creative expression. At Zibra, we're a community of doers who turn inspiration into reality. As a growing family‑owned brand, we're passionate about building a creative community, developing products that solve real problems, and creating content that inspires people to pick up a brush and make something amazing.
What You'll Do
- Assist with social media content creation, scheduling, and management across multiple platforms
- Help create short‑form videos, photos, captions, graphics, and other digital content
- Research social media trends, emerging platforms, audience behaviors, and content opportunities
- Identify potential creators, brand partners, communities, and new audiences
- Support influencer marketing, public relations, and community outreach initiatives
- Help brainstorm and execute marketing campaigns, product launches, and brand‑awareness initiatives
- Assist with podcast promotion, content planning, and audience‑growth efforts
- Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, retail opportunities, and customer segments
- Engage with creators, artists, painters, DIYers, and other members of the Zibra community
- Participate in local content shoots, events, retail visits, and brand activations as needed
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Digital Media, or a related field
- Strong interest in social media, marketing, content creation, and brand building
- Familiarity with Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, and You Tube
- Basic experience using Canva
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- A self‑starter who takes initiative and is eager to learn
- A creative thinker who enjoys brainstorming and problem‑solving
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- A positive, dependable, and professional attitude
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel within the Charleston area as needed
Why Join Zibra?
- Gain real‑world marketing experience with a growing consumer‑products brand
- Build a portfolio using content and campaigns created for an established national brand
- Get hands‑on experience with social media, influencer marketing, content production, product launches, and brand strategy
- Collaborate with a creative and supportive marketing team
- Contribute ideas that can directly influence Zibra's content and marketing efforts
- Connect with artists, creators, painters, and DIY professionals
- Gain exposure to retail marketing and partnerships with major national retailers
- Receive mentorship, feedback, and professional‑development experience
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Your resume
- A brief introduction explaining why you are interested in the internship
- Two to five examples of content you have created
Examples may include social media posts, Tik Tok or Instagram Reels, Canva designs, photography, videos, school projects, writing samples, or content from a personal account. Professional experience is not required. We are most interested in seeing your creativity, communication skills, willingness to learn, and understanding of social media.
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