AI Content Intern

About Firework Join Firework – Where Innovation Meets Impact Firework is redefining the future of commerce as an AI and video commerce company — combining cutting-edge technology, an exclusive network of enterprise brands and retailers, and a first-mover position to win the agentic commerce race. We've built the world's most advanced and largest video commerce platform, trusted by global brands and leading retailers. But we're more than software — our compounding network effect grows stronger with every partner we add, bringing the energy of in-store experiences online and transforming how businesses engage, convert, and build lasting customer relationships at scale. Having raised over $235M to date, led by investors such as SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and operating at global scale, we offer unparalleled opportunities to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful impact in the future of connected commerce. If you're curious, ambitious, and energized by big ideas — Firework is the place to grow, lead, and shape what comes next. Together. Summary Want to build with AI tools before most companies even have a team for it? As our AI Content Intern, you’ll sit right at the intersection of R&D, Creative Services, and Product—getting hands-on with the newest generative AI tech and the in-house agents our team is building, and using them to create real content that ships. You won’t just watch AI reshape content creation from the sidelines; you’ll help launch it, working alongside the team to bring new AI capabilities to life for real brands. This role is open to current seniors and recent graduates, and can be structured as a paid internship or for work-study credit—with the potential to turn into a full-time offer for the right person.  What you’ll be doing

Partner closely with R&D, Creative Services, and Product to explore and apply the latest AI content-generation techniques to Firework’s video commerce platform

Get hands-on creating content using Firework’s in-house AI tools and agents, iterating quickly to see what works and sharing what you learn

Support AI feature launches by working with Creative Services, Product, and GTM teams to make sure creative assets and workflows are ready for release

Assist translating R&D prototypes into production-ready creative workflows, surfacing issues and gathering feedback from creative and success teams

Take on cross-functional coordination between the teams as needed as new AI capabilities roll out

Document learnings, workflows, and best practices as Firework’s AI creative tooling evolves

We’ll be excited if you have

Senior standing in an undergraduate program or a recent graduate, in a relevant field such as computer science, design, media, or marketing

Fluency in both Mandarin and English, spoken and written—you’ll work across crossborder creative and R&D teams

Genuine curiosity about generative AI and how it’s reshaping content creation, and comfort experimenting with new AI tools and agents

Some hands-on experience with content creation—video, design, or copy—through coursework, personal projects, or prior internships

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, creative, and go-to-market teams

Comfort operating in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment where priorities can shift as new AI capabilities evolve

Location

The role is hybrid in our San Mateo office

Compensation

The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role: The estimated pay range for this role is $19-$25/hour. We can also consider work study credits in lieu of pay. Other factors that impact compensation include stock options. The role has the potential to turn into a full-time offer for the right person, visa sponsorship included.

The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity. Candidates may receive more information from the talent partner.

Don’t hold back

We understand some candidates may see the above and not apply because they don’t meet all the qualifications. We encourage you to apply anyway; we often find talented candidates that fit many other opportunities we have and look for potential too, not just what you did in the past.  As an equal employment opportunity employer, we are a diverse team that strives for an inclusive environment for all. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.