The intern will create, edit, and manage photo and video content for Aptera Motors' social media channels, while assisting in strategy execution.
Aptera Motors
is dedicated to building a future where every journey is powered by the sun. We specialize in creating solar electric vehicles that revolutionize the way we travel, providing sustainable and efficient transportation solutions.
Company Cultureis built on transparency, ethical treatment of one another, a bias for action, and leading by example.
Intern, Content + Social MediaCarlsbad, California | Marketing | Full-time
About the role
Aptera Motors is looking for a creative intern who lives behind the lens and thrives on building social audiences. You'll produce original photo and video content for our channels, from on-vehicle shoots to behind-the-scenes factory footage, and help turn it into engaging reels, posts, and stories.
What you'll do
- Shoot and edit photo and video content of Aptera vehicles, production milestones, team, and events
- Create short-form content — reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts — optimized for each platform
- Draft copy and schedule posts across Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube
- Maintain a content calendar and help execute the broader social media strategy
- Build and manage a media asset library of photos, b-roll, and finished edits
- Track performance metrics and share insights on what's resonating with our audience
You bring
- A portfolio showing photo/video work and social content you've created
- Proficiency in editing tools (Premiere Pro, CapCut, Lightroom, or similar)
- Genuine interest in EVs, clean tech, or the future of transportation (a big plus)
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