About the role#
The Social Media & Marketing Intern will work with the corporate team to manage marketing and branding for Curry Up Now and Mortar & Pestle Bar. This role supports restaurant operations, franchise marketing requirements, and general office administration. You will work on-site at our headquarters and local restaurants, with potential travel to locations across the United States.
What you'll do#
- Design and execute social media and email campaigns, including managing content on our loyalty application.
- Build weekly and monthly editorial calendars to promote company brands.
- Create and distribute content such as blogs, infographics, videos, and press releases.
- Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and improve campaign scalability.
- Respond to comments and direct messages across social platforms.
- Produce original graphics, write captions, and edit short-form videos.
- Assist with photo and video content shoots while ensuring consistent brand messaging.
- Support general administrative tasks related to menus, point of sale systems, and guest reviews.
What you'll need#
- Background in Marketing or Business Administration.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in marketing and branding, ideally within the food and beverage industry.
- Demonstrated success in creative planning and social media strategy.
- Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and solve problems in a busy environment.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus, along with experience in Meta Business Suite, Squarespace, and Microsoft Suite.
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as business needs require.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, paid, full-time internship based in Burlingame, California.
- Candidates must live in the Bay Area and be able to commute daily to our headquarters or local restaurants.
- The role may require travel up to 65% of the time to visit corporate and franchise locations.
About Curry Up Now
Curry Up Now is a restaurant group based in South San Francisco. Founded in 2009, the company operates a family of restaurants, food trucks, and the Mortar and Pestle Bar. It specializes in Indian street food, adapting traditional flavors into formats like burritos and fries. The organization employs between 201 and 500 people.
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