Content Creator Internship Summer 2026 (Washington, DC based)

Sloane Strategy | Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia based

Contract | Part-Time / As-Needed | Internship Experience (all levels welcome to apply)

Who Is Sloane Strategy:

Sloane Strategy believes in the power of collaboration to create exceptional social media platforms and tailored marketing collateral. As an extension of your team, we immerse ourselves in your vision and goals to develop a social media presence that exceeds your expectations. Our innovative approach ensures the final result aligns with your creative vision and reflects your unique brand identity. We work together to refine and fine-tune your company design, leaving no detail overlooked.

Role Description:

Sloane Strategy is seeking a contract content creator internship role to support on-site content capture across a range of clients in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Most of our clients are primarily located in Washington, DC. This role is focused on iPhone-first content creation, with an emphasis on capturing brand-aligned visuals in real time across different environments, aesthetics, and industries. Engagement will be a few times per month, depending on client needs. This role is open to interns and junior creators. Prior brand or client-facing content experience is preferred, but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture photo and video content on-site for client accounts
• Follow curated shot list information
• Execute content aligned with each brand’s tone, style, and strategy
• Work efficiently in live environments including batch content shoots, events, and professional settings
• Willingness to learn and interested in social media, content creation, and media production
• Capture a mix of lifestyle, detail, and environment-focused content
• Collaborate with the Sloane Strategy team on content direction when needed
• Ability to capture high-quality photography using a professional camera (preferred but not required)

Qualifications

• Based in the DC, MD, or VA area with reliable transportation
• Flexible schedule with availability for shoots during business hours, evenings, and weekends as needed
• Strong eye for composition, lighting, and movement
• Experience shooting iPhone-first content, whether through professional work, internships, personal content capturing, or a strong personal portfolio.
• Has basic knowledge of utilizing tech tools: mini mic with iPhone, tripods, gimbals, etc.
• Ability to adapt quickly across different brand aesthetics
• Must be comfortable working independently on-site while maintaining brand standards
• Reliable and punctual for scheduled shoots
• Able to work flexible hours, weekends, and shoot days ranging from 1-8 hour durations
• Organized, reliable, and professional on-site
• Photography experience or background (preferred but not required)
• Studying marketing, PR, communications, photography/media, art history, or related field
• Experience capturing content for social media or brands

Role Details:

• Contract, as-needed basis (a few shoots per month)
• Academic credit able to offer through your college and university
• Flexible scheduling based on client needs
• Compensation provided per shoot (based on scope and experience)
• Start Date: Rolling, with immediate need

How to Apply

Please submit: Portfolio or examples of relevant work, location with general availability, brief introduction via LinkedIn message or email (sloane@sloanestrategy.com).