Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you a creative college student with a sharp eye for design and a passion for short-form video content? CFP Board is seeking a Social Media Intern to jump in and start creating right away. You’ll be editing TikToks, designing graphics and helping shape the voice of our social media presence. This is a hands-on role for someone who’s already familiar with platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, knows their way around tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva, and wants real-world experience bringing campaigns to life. If you’re excited to contribute to a national brand and build your portfolio with purpose-driven work, we want to hear from you.

The Summer Internship program will be 8 weeks. Interns must be available Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 5:00, and will be expected to maintain a hybrid work schedule. To apply, please submit your resume, portfolio and include a cover letter that includes your professional areas of interest, your goals for the internship and why you’d like to intern for CFP Board. We will work with you to obtain college credit if our program aligns with your school’s requirements. Pay is $20/hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft social media posts for LinkedIn, X Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
• Research TikTok trends and help script and film short-form videos.
• Help source user-generated content from CFP® professionals and CFP Board Ambassadors.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requiring exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Comfortable with major social media platforms (TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook)
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Organized with excellent time management skills
• Strong communication (written and verbal), collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Strong writing and editing abilities (AP style knowledge is a plus but not required)
• Drive and eagerness to learn
• Creative professional, empowered to bring bold ideas forward

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Current college student pursuing a degree in graphic design, video production, communications, marketing or a related field
• Experience creating and editing short-form video content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and/or YouTube Shorts
• Proficiency with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, PlayPlay or CapCut
• Familiarity with graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, or similar
• Strong visual storytelling skills and an understanding of social media trends and aesthetics
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and willingness to accept feedback and revise work

ABOUT CFP BOARD

CFP Board is the professional body for personal financial planners in the U.S. CFP Board consists of two affiliated organizations focused on advancing the financial planning profession for the public’s benefit. CFP Board of Standards (501(c)(6)) sets and upholds standards for financial planning and administers the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification — widely recognized by the public, advisors and firms as the standard for financial planners — so that the public has access to the benefits of competent and ethical financial planning.

CFP® certification is held by over 100,000 people in the U.S. CFP Board Center for Financial Planning (501(c)(3)) addresses diversity and workforce development challenges and conducts and publishes research that adds to the financial planning profession’s body of knowledge.

This position works on programs which are part of the 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(6).

This position is based in the Washington, D.C., office and works a hybrid schedule that could be changed at any time.

CFP Board believes that diversity of experience and perspective are strengths and seeks to continue to grow a highly committed, skilled and collaborative staff.

CFP Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Intern will be paid $20/hour.

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