About the Role
ResQBag is a food-tech startup on a mission to reduce food waste by connecting surplus food from restaurants and vendors with consumers. We're looking for a Social Media Intern to own and grow our presence across Instagram, LinkedIn, and other emerging platforms. In this role, you'll shape how ResQBag shows up online — from planning campaigns to designing scroll-stopping content — and directly influence how our brand story reaches students, professionals, and food-conscious communities across India.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a monthly social media content calendar aligned with ResQBag's campaigns and brand pillars
- Schedule and publish posts across Instagram, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms
- Design engaging graphics, carousels, and story content using tools like Canva or Adobe Express
- Draft compelling captions and copy tailored to each platform's tone and audience
- Monitor and respond to comments, DMs, and community engagement in a timely, on-brand manner
- Track content performance metrics (reach, engagement, follower growth) and suggest improvements
- Stay updated on social media trends, formats, and platform algorithm changes relevant to food-tech and D2C brands
- Coordinate with the founders' team and other departments to align content with ongoing initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Mass Communication, Design, or a related field
- No prior professional experience required; personal or academic social media project experience is a plus
Required Skills & Competencies
- Working knowledge of design tools such as Canva, Adobe Express, or Photoshop
- Familiarity with Instagram and LinkedIn content formats (Reels, carousels, Stories, articles)
- Creative eye for visual storytelling and brand consistency
- Basic understanding of social media scheduling tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite)
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote, fast-growing startup environment
- Good time management to balance a ~20 hour/week commitment
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience managing a personal, college, or club social media page
- Interest in sustainability, food systems, or the D2C/startup space
- Basic video editing skills (Reels/short-form content)
Reporting Structure
Reports To: Founders' Office / Branding & Marketing Lead
Why Join Us
- Get hands-on ownership of a growing brand's social presence from an early stage — not just execution, but strategy input too
- Direct mentorship and interaction with the founding team
- Strong performance can lead to a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) or extended role
- Be part of a mission-driven team tackling food waste, with real, visible impact on ResQBag's growth
- Flexible, remote-first internship structure (~20 hrs/week) that fits around academic schedules
- On successful completion you will get Certificate of Internship and Letter of Recommendation.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote
