Creative Marketing Intern
Mountainside Treatment Center
Summary
Mountainside Treatment Center is looking for a recent college graduate to join our New York City marketing team for a full-time, three-month internship starting as soon as possible. This role leans creative: most of your time will go to video editing, clipping content for social media, and graphic design. You'll also get hands-on exposure to the rest of our marketing work, including digital advertising, content strategy, social media management, our website, and events.
Job description
About the Position
Mountainside Treatment Center is looking for a recent college graduate to join our New York City marketing team for a full-time, three-month internship starting as soon as possible. This role leans creative: most of your time will go to video editing, clipping content for social media, and graphic design. You'll also get hands-on exposure to the rest of our marketing work, including digital advertising, content strategy, social media management, our website, and events.
You'll work closely with a small, mission-driven team that creates content for people looking for help with addiction and for the families supporting them.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Additional hours outside of the regular schedule may be required to attend Mountainside events.
Objectives of This Role
- Produce a steady flow of short-form video and graphics that strengthen Mountainside's presence on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and other channels
- Turn existing footage, interviews, and long-form content into platform-ready clips
- Build a working understanding of how creative, strategy, and audience engagement fit together across digital channels
- Keep every piece consistent with Mountainside's brand identity, voice, and visual standards
- Leave with a portfolio of published work that shows what you can do
Responsibilities
- Edit and clip video for social media, cutting long-form interviews, expert discussions, and event footage into short, platform-ready videos
- Add subtitles, on-screen text, simple motion graphics, music, and transitions, and format edits for vertical and horizontal placements
- Write on-screen hooks, opening text, and video titles that earn the first few seconds of attention
- Design social graphics, carousels, Instagram Stories, thumbnails, and cover images within Mountainside's brand guidelines
- Work with our senior graphic designer on event materials, print pieces, and other visual assets as needed
- Write and refine social media captions tailored to each platform
- Organize and maintain a library of footage, clips, and templates so the team can find and reuse content quickly
- Spot opportunities to repurpose existing content into new formats, edits, and creative concepts
- Assist with social media content planning, organization, and scheduling
- Track how videos and posts perform and share what's working with the team
- Research platform trends, editing techniques, and emerging creative formats
- Get exposure to the wider marketing team's work, including paid media, SEO and website updates, PR, and events, and pitch in on those projects as needed
Requirements
- Recent college graduate with a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Film, Graphic Design, or a related field
- Available to work in person, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM for the full three months, starting as soon as possible
- Hands-on experience with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar software
- Working knowledge of design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva
- Experience with After Effects or other motion graphics tools is a plus
- A clear understanding of how content formats and audience expectations differ by platform
- Strong writing skills, with an ability to develop concise, engaging captions and hooks
- Good visual judgment and attention to detail, including pacing, framing, typography, and brand consistency
- Organized and able to manage a high volume of edits and deadlines at once
- Comfortable taking feedback and turning around revisions quickly
- A portfolio is required with your application
Benefits
- Paid Sick Time
Company overview
Mountainside Treatment Center is a specialized healthcare provider focused on addiction treatment and rehabilitation services. As a leading facility in the mental health care sector, the center offers comprehensive treatment programs for individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The organization provides evidence-based therapeutic approaches including individual counseling, group therapy, family support services, and holistic wellness programs. Mountainside Treatment Center operates residential treatment facilities that offer structured, supportive environments for recovery, combining clinical expertise with compassionate care. The center's multidisciplinary team typically includes licensed therapists, medical professionals, addiction specialists, and support staff who work collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans. With a focus on long-term recovery and relapse prevention, the facility emphasizes building coping skills, addressing underlying psychological issues, and supporting clients in rebuilding their lives. The treatment center serves as an important resource in the continuum of care for addiction treatment, bridging the gap between acute medical intervention and sustainable community-based recovery support.