UGC (User-Generated Content) Intern

Job Description

About the Company: Ape
Ape is a fintech SaaS company dedicated to rebranding trading for the next generation. It operates an AI-native platform designed to assist retail traders and investors in discovering, analyzing, and trading with their own Personal Ape Copilot. The company’s community is rooted in the WallStreetBets culture, embracing a bold, irreverent, and meme-driven approach. Ape aims to deviate from traditional, boring finance by making trading simple, actionable, and fun.

Job Description: UGC (User-Generated Content) Intern

The UGC Intern role at Ape is focused on expanding the company’s digital footprint across popular short-form video platforms including TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The successful candidate will serve as the creative force behind content that deeply resonates with retail traders, emphasizing speed, humor, and cultural relevance. This internship has the potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance.

Responsibilities:
• Brainstorm and create short-form videos (ranging from 15 to 60 seconds) that are consistent with Ape’s distinct brand voice.
• Identify and leverage current finance, meme, and general online trends, adapting them for TikTok and Instagram.
• Efficiently repurpose created content across various social media platforms.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing team to conduct A/B tests on different content formats and strategies to boost app installs.

Qualifications:
• Possesses an innate understanding and familiarity with TikTok and Instagram culture.
• Demonstrates strong video editing skills using software such as CapCut, Premiere, or similar tools.
• Comfortable appearing on camera or proficient in creating compelling faceless content.
• Exhibits an interest in trading, financial markets, or meme culture; active participation in WallStreetBets (WSB) communities or finance TikTok is a significant advantage.
• Capable of quickly producing content, highlighting the importance of speed in content creation.

Application Requirements:
Applicants are required to submit one short-form video, 15 to 30 seconds in length, that they believe would perform well for Ape.
• Topic: Should relate to the stock market, trading culture, finance memes, or any subject with potential for virality.
• Style: Must be TikTok-native, funny, educational, or trend-driven.
• Deliverable: The video should be provided via a private TikTok link or an unlisted YouTube link.

Note: Compensation will be provided for this video if the applicant is selected. Applicants are encouraged to download the Ape app on iOS as part of their preparation.