Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Internship - Marketing - On-Site

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

**Job Title**: Social Media Intern - Sri Mandir (Instagram OR Youtube)

**Location**: HSR Layout, Bengaluru, India

**Duration**: 6 Months / 5 days WFO

**Stipend**: ₹20K - ₹25K /month

**About AppsForBharat**

AppsForBharat, a Series C-funded faith-tech startup, is backed by India’s best venture capital investors including Fundamentum, Susquehanna Asia VC, Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital), Elevation Capital, and BEENEXT. Our highly ambitious and audacious team comprises alumni from prestigious institutions like IITs & IIMs, with extensive experience in scaling high-growth startups.

We're dedicated to developing mobile and web apps catering to the devotional and spiritual needs of 100s of millions of users across the globe. Our flagship product, **Sri Mandir**, launched in November 2020, is the world’s largest app for Hindu devotees. It serves as a digital sanctuary for millions of devotees worldwide.

Our mission is to enrich individuals' spiritual lives through innovative technology, offering seamless access to sacred pilgrimages & rituals, divine teachings, and a vibrant community. The overwhelming user love motivates us as we aim to serve 100s of millions more in the coming years.

The devotion market is a $44B opportunity in India (growing at 10% CAGR), which is primarily offline and unorganized. Of the $44B, temples drive GMV of ~$27B in offerings, services, and commerce. There are 2M+ temples in India, about 10k of them have a strong historical and cultural significance. Tourism to these places is a $10B opportunity. Sri Mandir is growing 20-25% month-on-month.

**Role Overview**

Are you the kind of person who lives on social platforms, knows the latest trends before they go viral, and loves blending creativity with execution? We’re hiring **Social Media Interns** to help us amplify our brand across Instagram and YouTube.

You’ll get hands-on exposure to content strategy, influencer marketing, and channel growth, with real ownership from Day 1.

Depending on your strengths, you’ll focus on either **Instagram/Influencer Marketing** or **YouTube Channel Growth**.

**Role 1 - Instagram / Influencer Marketing Track**
- Scout and shortlist Instagram creators for campaigns.
- Manage collaboration follow-ups and smooth communication with influencers.
- Coordinate content posting timelines with creators and internal teams.
- Ideate fresh, engaging campaign concepts.
- Research trends, niches, and micro-communities for growth.

**Role 2 - YouTube / Channel Growth Track**
- Manage brand channel uploads, metadata, and SEO for discoverability.
- Research niche topics and trending ideas for Shorts.
- Track performance, organize data in reports, and spot opportunities.
- Contribute ideas for engaging Shorts and review drafts for quality.
- Coordinate with editors, creators, and internal teams to streamline workflows.

**What We’re Looking For**
- Strong understanding of **Instagram trends** OR **YouTube growth tactics** (algorithms, SEO, engagement).
- Sharp research skills to identify opportunities and trends.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks.
- Creative thinker with a sense of what clicks on social media.
- ** Bonus**: Prior exposure to influencer campaigns or YouTube channel management.

**What We Offer**
- Real ownership from Day 1.
- Work with a passionate, fast-paced, and supportive creative team.
- Exposure to influencer marketing, content strategy, and brand growth.
- Opportunity to build your portfolio through high-visibility campaigns.
- A mix of **creative + analytical skill-building** across platforms.
- Opportunity for a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) based on performance.

**How to Apply**
- Social Media Intern - Instagram_ **OR**
- Social Media Intern - YouTube_

along with:

- For Instagram track your favorite Instagram creator & why they inspire you.
- For YouTube track your favorite YouTube channel & what makes it stand out.