Social Media & Community Marketing Internship

Replate is hiring for Social Media & Community Marketing Intern

About the Company

Replate is India's surplus food marketplace, connecting premium bakeries, cafés, and restaurants with customers through discounted "Surprise Bags" of unsold end-of-day food. Launched in June 2026, Replate is already live in Hyderabad and Bangalore, boasting 20+ partner outlets and a rapidly expanding community, with nearly all Surprise Bags selling out nightly. The company operates with a small, fast-moving founding team, and this intern will work directly with the founders, gaining exposure to marketing, partnerships, and operations within an early-stage startup focused on food rescue and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Create and post engaging content on Instagram, including stories, reels, carousels, and posts, to showcase partner brands, Surprise Bags, and the community.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent activity across all social media channels.
• Conduct outreach to potential partner bakeries, cafés, and restaurants via Instagram DMs and other platforms to generate business leads.
• Collaborate with food bloggers, influencers, and content creators in Hyderabad and Bangalore to expand Replate's reach.
• Respond to customer inquiries and comments on Instagram and WhatsApp, actively engaging and nurturing the community.
• Collect and curate user-generated content, such as customer photos and reviews of their Surprise Bags.
• Write and schedule LinkedIn posts for the company.
• Track basic performance metrics (reach, engagement, follower growth) and provide insights on successful strategies.
• Assist with occasional on-ground content shoots at partner bakeries.

Requirements

• Proven ability to create high-performing Instagram reels and stories, demonstrating an understanding of platform dynamics.
• Excellent written English with a natural, human, and non-corporate tone.
• Comfortable with outreach and engaging with new contacts via direct messages.
• Basic design skills, preferably with experience using Canva; video editing skills are a plus.
• A self-starter who can independently manage tasks and thrive in a fast-paced, two-person team environment.
• Genuine interest in food, sustainability, or the startup ecosystem.
• While based in Hyderabad or Bangalore is preferred, exceptional remote candidates will be considered.