Creative Intern, Social Media

Patreon is the best place for creators to fire up their fandoms, share exclusive work, and turn their passions into lasting creative businesses. Over 250,000 podcasters, writers, musicians, artists, and other creative people use Patreon to reach their biggest fans directly and earn an income for the value they provide. Creators can offer paid memberships that unlock access to exclusive work and community, or sell individual digital items from their own Patreon shops.

Ultimately, our goal is simple: fund the creative class. And we’re leaders in that space, having sent over $3.5 billion to creators since our founding. We’re continuing to invest heavily in building the best creator tools with the best team in the creator economy, and are looking for a Creative Intern, Social Media to support our mission.

This internship is designed for those graduating between December 2025 through June 2026. Please only apply to one role that best fits your experience and interests. Multiple applications may result in a delayed application review.

Our summer internship is a 12-week long program (May - September 2025) hosted in our New York office and open to those who are able to be in-office 2 days per week on a hybrid work model. 

About the Role

• Creative Impact: You will produce impactful social content, including creative graphics, short-form video, caption copy, and more for Patreon, directly influencing the creator economy and assisting in transforming creators’ passions into sustainable careers.

• Collaborative Excellence: Join a world-class creative team, collaborating with product and comms specialists, producers, designers, and experts in the creator economy to ensure the success of your projects.

• Mentorship and Growth: Embrace our “Win Together” philosophy as you are paired with an experienced creative mentor, who will provide guidance and support through the challenges and milestones of your internship project.

• Engaging and Fun Environment: Engage in exciting creative projects, participate in Patreon’s Intern Summit, and enjoy the vibrant culture of New York City San Francisco alongside your fellow interns throughout the summer.

About You

• Academic Background: You are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, design, or a related field.

• Technical Proficiency: You possess a solid understanding of all major social media platforms, and the creative tools and software to ideate, organize, and produce social content, such as the Adobe Creative Suite and Google Workspace.

• Creative Experience: You have prior experience in a creative role, either as an independent creator or as a member of a creative team.

• Learning and Adaptability: You demonstrate a keen willingness to learn, accept feedback, iterate, and adapt to new challenges.

• Passion for Patreon: You have a genuine enthusiasm for Patreon’s mission and are excited about collaborating with creators.

This internship presents an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of the creator economy, refine your creative skills, and contribute to a mission that supports creators worldwide. Join us at Patreon and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of creative work.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds across the organization. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t match with every bullet point outlined above, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. If you’re a creator at heart, are energized by our mission, and share our company values, we’d love to hear from you.

Patreon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.