Employer Spotlight: Social Media Internship with Oh My Millie


Love pets? Check out this internship with an alumni start-up!


About the Employer:

Oh My Millie was founded by a sister team (Wendi graduated Duke in 2015) and inspired by their real-life dog, Millie. Believing that pets are family, we create whimsical, design-led products that celebrate the everyday moments shared with one’s pets. Since launch, they have created custom products for Bethenny Frankel, Millie Bobby Brown, Devin Brugman, and more. Today, Oh My Millie has expanded into pet accessories, is carried by Bloomingdale’s and recently launched at Chewy, and continues to grow with exciting opportunities ahead. We’re looking for a part-time addition to our team to help fuel this next phase of growth.


About the Internship:

Oh My Millie is looking for a creative, digitally native Social Media Intern to help grow our brand and business across TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms. This role is perfect for someone who lives and breathes social media, loves pets, and is excited to turn trends into meaningful brand growth.

As our Social Media Intern, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping our digital presence—creating content, spotting trends early, and helping translate engagement into brand awareness and sales.

This position is a remote opportunity during the academic year.


What You Will Do

  • Create original, scroll-stopping content for TikTok, Instagram (Reels, Stories, Feed), and other relevant platforms
  • Act as a TikTok expert: identifying trends, sounds, formats, and cultural moments that align with the Oh My Millie brand
  • Capture and edit content directly from your phone, with the ability to adapt it across multiple channels
  • Leverage AI tools to support SEO, caption writing, trend research, and content ideation; also support AI discovery efforts
  • Track and analyze social performance (engagement, reach, saves, conversions) to inform future creative
  • Support digital marketing efforts, including learning and assisting with tools like Klaviyo (email + SMS)
  • Collaborate closely with the founders to brainstorm campaigns, launches, and growth ideas

Who You Are

  • A true social native who lives on TikTok and Instagram and understands what performs (and why)
  • Passionate about pets, especially dogs and cats
  • Creative, proactive, and comfortable experimenting with new ideas
  • Interested in the intersection of content, brand, and e-commerce growth
  • Organized and data-aware—you like knowing how your content performs
  • Excited to learn and grow within a small, fast-moving brand

Why This Role Is Special

A chance to help shape the future of a growing, design-led pet brand

Real ownership and creative freedom (your ideas will go live)

Exposure to brand building, influencer culture, and retail growth

Direct mentorship from founders


How to Apply

Submit your resume through Handshake by October 23, 2026

By Leigh Ann Waring (she/her)
Leigh Ann Waring (she/her) Assistant Director, Employer Relations