Marketing Intern / Content Creator

South Post Oak Recycling Center is a Houston-based trusted metal recycling company committed to sustainability, community impact, and customer education. We buy metal from households and individual recyclers, tradespeople and contractors, and businesses that generate metal as a byproduct of their work. From residential drop-offs to industrial recycling programs, our mission is to make recycling simple, rewarding, and accessible.

We pride ourselves on our community presence, transparent processes, and our commitment to paying customers the fair value of their recyclable materials. As we continue to grow, we’re expanding our digital footprint and strengthening our brand story, and that’s where you come

Position Summary

Are you a creative storyteller who believes in building brands and driving real-world impact? We are looking for a passionate, creative, and ambitious Marketing Intern / Content Creator who wants to make a real impact inside a fast-growing recycling company. This role is more than just designing graphics, it’s about helping shape the public perception of sustainability, showing our community what metal recycling looks like behind the scenes, and telling the story of how we serve households, contractors, and businesses every day.

You’ll be hands-on in the yard capturing content, designing marketing collateral that represents our brand, analyzing monthly performance metrics, and bringing fresh, innovative ideas that align with our business goals. If you love creating content, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and thrive when you're blending analytics with creativity, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Social Media

- Develop content for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn tailored to our customer segments: households/individuals, tradespeople/contractors, and businesses.

- Design social media posts, Instagram Stories/Reels, Facebook updates, LinkedIn content—each aligned with platform best-practices.

- Take photos and shoot video in the yard (on-site), capturing day-to-day operations, team culture, customers in action, and special events.

- Perform basic video editing using CapCut (or similar tool) to create reels or short clips.

- Assist in building and maintaining the monthly content calendar—plan ahead, execute timely posts.

- Support scheduling/posting of content across platforms, ensuring consistency and brand voice.

Analytics & Reporting

- Track monthly performance metrics for each social media platform (engagement, reach, follower growth, top content, conversions).

- Prepare a monthly analytics report with findings, insights, successes, and areas for = improvement.

- Based on data, propose actionable recommendations and creative ideas that align with company goals (growth, community engagement, sustainability awareness).

Branding & Collateral Development

- Design printed collateral: rack cards, flyers, business cards, presentations, brochures, banners.

- Design merchandise and swag: t-shirts, hats, stickers, banners, etc.

- Ensure brand consistency across all digital and print materials (colors, fonts, voice, imagery).

- Work with the team to ensure all visual assets support the company’s mission and values (empowerment, transparency, sustainability).

Project Support & Collaboration

- Meet weekly with the marketing & business development team to review trends, discuss needs, share content ideas, and set priorities.

- Proactively bring creative ideas, concepts, and designs that support SPORC’s business goals (e.g., growing individual customer visits, strengthening contractor relationships, boosting brand visibility in the B2B space).

- Stay up-to-date on social media trends, platform changes, design trends, and content formats.

- Support event marketing when needed: capture content, create recap posts, assist with signage/design.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Proficient in Canva (required) for design, or similar product

- Experience with CapCut, Adobe Photoshop, or a similar video/photo editing tool.

- Strong visual storytelling ability and eye for design, composition, and brand aesthetics.

- Comfortable shooting photos and basic video on-site (iPhone acceptable).

- Solid written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to analyze basic analytics and metrics (social media insights), and translate them into actionable ideas.

- Organized, able to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and content calendars.

- Comfortable working occasionally outdoors at the recycling yard.

- Currently studying or recently graduated in marketing, communications, digital media, design, or a related field (preferred but not required).

Preferred Qualities

- Creative thinker who brings fresh ideas and sees how content can support business goals.

- Interest in sustainability, recycling, construction, industrial, or trade industries.

- Quick learner, eager to expand skills, willing to try new tools and formats.

- Independent worker who enjoys taking initiative but also collaborates well with a team.

- Positive, outgoing personality that thrives in a fast-paced, energetic environment.

What You’ll Gain

- Hands-on experience in a dynamic, growing company that’s making a real difference.

- A portfolio of work across multiple formats: print design, social media content, video editing, analytics reporting.

- Mentorship and learning in both creative and strategic marketing—seeing how content drives business growth.

- Opportunities to expand responsibilities and grow with the company.

- Exposure to sustainability messaging, B2C and B2B marketing, and the recycling industry.

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person