At Berkeley Humane, every adoption creates a new beginning. As our Animal Storytelling & Social Media Intern, you’ll play a direct role in helping dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens find loving homes through compelling storytelling and creative digital content.
This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for marketing with meaningful impact. Through social media, video content, and digital campaigns, you’ll help showcase adoptable animals, highlight their personalities, and inspire our community to take action. Your work will directly contribute to increasing adoptions and changing lives—both animal and human.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with the Pets & Programs Team and Marketing Manager to create and manage social media campaigns focused on adoptable animals
- Create engaging short-form video content (Reels, Insta, etc.) that highlights dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens available for adoption
- Photograph animals and develop compelling visual assets for digital platforms, website listings, and campaigns
- Write captions and stories that bring each animal’s personality to life and connect with potential adopters
- Assist in planning and promoting adoption campaigns, events, and themed content initiatives
- Track performance metrics such as engagement, reach, and adoption interest driven by marketing efforts
- Coordinate with Foster families to ensure the best photos and videos are captured
- Help maintain a consistent, compassionate brand voice centered on adoption, rescue, and community impact.
What You Bring
- Background in marketing, communications, media or graphic/digital design (coursework or equivalent experience required)
- Proficiency in creative tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut or similar platforms
- Strong photography and/or videography skills (especially with mobile-first content)
- Social media fluency (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook) and understanding of content trends and best practices
- Interest in storytelling, content creation, and mission-driven marketing
- Passion for animal welfare and and helping pets find loving homes
You’re a Great Fit If You…
- Love creating engaging social media content, especially short-form video
- Have a natural ability to tell stories and capture personalities through visuals and captions
- Are excited to use creativity to help animals get adopted
- Enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced, and purpose-driven environment
- Believe in the power of storytelling to inspire compassion and action
Requirements
- Ability to commit at least 10 hours/week for 3+ months
- Flexibility to work some on-site hours interacting with animals for content creation
- Comfort working around dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens
- Physical ability to move, position, and safely interact with animals during content capture
- No severe allergies to animals
Why Berkeley Humane?
Every piece of content you create has the potential to help an animal find a home. As a Animal Storytelling & Social Media Intern, your creativity will directly support adoption efforts—connecting animals with families and giving them the second chance they deserve.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in social media marketing, video production, photography, and campaign strategy—while building a portfolio filled with meaningful, purpose-driven work that makes a real difference.
TO APPLY
To apply, please download and complete a Animal Storytelling & Social Media Internship Application. Completed applications should be submitted with a cover letter and resume to information@berkeleyhumane.org. Submission does not guarantee acceptance into the program.