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Social Media Intern - Highrise Food Co. - New York

Sales & Marketing

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Job Summary
We’re a pre-seed functional food company developing products with intentional, clean uses—designed to support how people move through their day. This internship is a true ground-floor opportunity to help shape our brand identity and early marketing strategy as we prepare to bring our first products to market.


We’re looking for a creative, self-starter who’s excited about wellness, branding, and building something from the ground up alongside founders.


  • Collaborate with the founding team to help define and evolve our brand identity and visual system
  • Design on-brand visuals using Canva (social posts, stories, flyers, decks, and launch assets)
  • Help develop and execute early-stage marketing and content strategy
  • Support content creation and scheduling across social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
  • Brainstorm and test creative concepts for product launches and brand campaigns
  • Track engagement and help iterate based on performance

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong Canva skills and a solid eye for design (required)
  • Interest in functional food, wellness, and intentional consumer products
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and trends
  • Ability to work independently, contribute ideas, and take ownership
  • Organized, reliable, and excited to learn by doing

Nice to Have

  • Experience building or shaping a brand from an early stage
  • Interest in food, wellness, lifestyle, or CPG brands
  • Basic copywriting skills
  • Familiarity with short-form video (Reels, TikTok)

Compensation & Credit
This is an unpaid internship — we will cover all transportation and lunch.
Academic credit available — we’re happy to work with your school to meet internship requirements.


What You’ll Gain
Direct experience shaping a functional food brand from the ground up
Real ownership over creative and marketing work
A strong portfolio with live, consumer-facing assets
Close mentorship from founders and exposure to startup decision-making


How to Apply
Complete online submission and;
A link to your portfolio, Canva work, or social media projects (if available)


Job Type: Internship
Work Location: Hybrid

  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Part-time
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

pin iconClinton Avenue, Brooklyn, New York

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Social Media SpecialistNew York

Consumer Goods • 1-10 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since April, 2026

Highrise is a fast-moving, mission-driven brand building functional nutrition for real life. You’ll have ownership, creative freedom, and the chance to shape a product and community from the ground up.

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