Social Media Intern at Skild AI (San Mateo, CA)
Skild AI· San Mateo, CA·
Job description
Company Overview
At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.
Position Overview
We’re looking for a Social Media Intern to help translate cutting-edge AI and robotics into short-form content that captures attention, builds our brand, and reaches the next generation of builders.
This is an on-site, hands-on role working directly with our Creative Director and internal teams to shape how Skild shows up online.
Responsibilities
- Create, shoot, and edit short-form video content across TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms
- Identify trends early and execute quickly while they’re still relevant
- Develop and test original content concepts aligned with Skild’s brand voice
- Help grow Skild’s social presence from the ground up through consistent posting and iteration
- Collaborate with creative, marketing, and robotics teams to bring ideas to life
- Operate in a fast-moving environment where experimentation is encouraged
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, and short-form video culture
- Strong instincts for trends, creators, and viral formats
- Experience creating and posting content consistently (personal or professional accounts)
- Comfort working in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Willingness to experiment, fail fast, and improve quickly
- Interest in technology, startups, and building something from zero to one
- Bonus: A growing personal social media presence or portfolio of short-form work
Why work at Skild AI
- Innovation‑driven culture: Described as a team where “curiosity meets impact,” tackling the frontier of physical AI.
- Diverse openings: 50+ roles across engineering (CV/ML, manipulation, embedded, simulation, infrastructure), research, product, operations, and marketing.
- Global presence: Offices in Pittsburgh, San Mateo, San Francisco (US) and Bengaluru (India); some roles allow remote work, though many are location‑specific.
- Engineering‑forward: Emphasis on data‑driven machine learning, robotics, and large‑scale systems, with opportunities to work on the core AI model and deployment.
- Perks: Not detailed, but typical for venture‑backed robotics startups include competitive equity, modern hardware, and a mission‑oriented environment.