Content and Social Media Marketing - Internship
BookLeaf Publishing, a self-publishing company, is looking for 2 interns in Delhi to make and publish social media content, with video at the centre of the work. The stipend is ₹15,000 to ₹18,000 a month, which is well above typical for internships in this field in Delhi.
What you would be making for BookLeaf's channels
The post describes a hands-on content job where the intern produces posts rather than only planning or reporting. The content is aimed at writers, readers and aspiring authors, and runs across Instagram, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, Pinterest and newer platforms.
- Content: make Reels, talking-head clips, trend-led posts, memes, carousels and author-focused pieces, plus behind-the-scenes office content, book and writing topics, and educational or entertaining posts.
- Video: appear on camera when needed, film on a smartphone, write hooks and short scripts, follow current Reel formats and edit short videos.
- Trends: keep track of Instagram trends, viral audio, memes, creator trends, BookTok and Bookstagram content and pop-culture moments, then find ways for BookLeaf to join in without copying.
- Ideas: come up with relatable, shareable ideas, join brainstorming sessions, add to the monthly content calendar, and try new formats based on how the audience responds.
Who can apply and what the post asks for
The post asks for candidates who can work a full-time internship from the Delhi office for 6 months, and who can start between 19 Oct 2026 and 23 Nov 2026. It also asks for relevant skills and interests.
- You spend enough time on Instagram to know what works there, and you notice trends, hooks and formats.
- You enjoy making videos, can write engaging English captions and short scripts, and have basic editing skills.
- You are comfortable on camera, take initiative, and are fine with testing ideas and learning from what fails.
Professional experience is not required. The post says a personal Instagram page, college content, freelance work, a YouTube channel or editing samples can count. Bonus points are listed for earlier Reels, your own content page, knowing BookTok and Bookstagram, and fast editing. Tools named as helpful include Canva, CapCut and Premiere Pro.
Stipend compared with similar internships
The stipend is ₹15,000 to ₹18,000 a month. That is well above typical for internships in the same field in Delhi. The post also lists a certificate and a letter of recommendation, with a 5 days a week schedule.
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Timeline and selection steps
- Apply by
- 19 Nov 2026 (30 days left)
The post lists these stages: application, a creative assignment, a short interaction or interview, and final selection. Applications close on 19 Nov 2026, and the start window runs from 19 Oct 2026 to 23 Nov 2026.
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Skills to line up
- Content Management
- Social Media Marketing 28%
- Digital Marketing 21%
- English Proficiency (Written) 21%
- English Proficiency (Spoken) 18%
The post lists Content Management as its required skill. Similar roles most often ask for social media marketing, digital marketing, written and spoken English, Instagram marketing and SEO. Showing some of these alongside your video work could help.
Screening result
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How to get your application noticed
- Put together a few of your best short videos or posts in one place. The post says it values samples of your own work, so show your range.
- Practise writing a hook and a short script for a book or writing topic, since the selection process includes a creative assignment.
- Edit one short video start to finish in CapCut, Premiere Pro or a similar tool, and be ready to say what you changed and why.
- Pick a few current trends and think about how a publishing brand could use them without copying them.
- Read your own captions aloud and cut anything that sounds generic.
Questions people ask about this role
Is this internship in the office or remote?
The post says the work is from the office in Delhi, for 6 months, as a full-time internship with a 5 days a week schedule.
Do I need prior work experience?
No. The post says professional experience is not required, and it counts personal Instagram pages, college content, freelance work, YouTube channels and editing samples as relevant.
What happens after the internship?
The post mentions a potential full-time role based on performance. It also lists a certificate and a letter of recommendation as perks.