History & Culture Intern

History & Culture Intern

Remote | Unpaid | 2-Month Internship | 4 hours/day, 5 days/week

About the Company

Social Nanban offers a comprehensive suite of marketing and strategy services to help businesses achieve their marketing goals. Our services include social media marketing, offline marketing, brand building, audience targeting, marketing strategy, content marketing, marketing analytics, technology building through website and web apps. We are passionate about helping brands connect with their audiences, achieve sustainable growth and being the friend they need for their brand's digital growth.

We work across diverse industries like healthcare, gaming, and event management, offering tailored growth strategies that deliver real results. With a startup-style culture and a small, collaborative team, we’re committed to mentoring young talent through hands-on projects and multi-industry and multiple countries exposure.

About the Role

We work with clients in diverse global markets and want to expand to new global markets as well, including the UAE, UK, US and Australia, in the gaming, event management, healthcare, tech and marketing industries. 

History & Culture

You will research cultural references, historical events, traditions, and social nuances that can influence creative direction, storytelling, and marketing campaigns. Your insights will help our design, content, and strategy teams produce work that connects meaningfully with clients and end-users.

This is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates of history, cultural studies, or related fields who are interested in applying their knowledge to modern, fast-paced industries.

• Duration: 2 months
• Hours: 4 hours/day, 5 days/week
• Location: Remote
• Stipend: Unpaid (Certificate & Mentorship Provided)
• Schedule: Flexible working hours
• Leaves: 1 sick leave, 1 casual leave, and 1 mental health leave every month.

Educational Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of History, Anthropology, Sociology, or related fields from an Indian university.
• Strong academic foundation, research skills, and curiosity about global cultures.
• Self-motivated, capable of remote work, and able to commit to the internship schedule.

Skills Requirements

• Research: locating, analyzing, and synthesizing reliable sources.
• Accurate historical research with proper citations.
• Clear report writing and communication.
• Attention to detail in facts and dates.
• Basic virtual tools – Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams for discussions.
• Organizing digital files neatly.
• Simple presentations in PowerPoint or Canva.

Professional Requirements

• Time management to meet deadlines.
• Teamwork in a collaborative environment.
• Adaptability for varied internal tasks.
• Confidentiality with sensitive materials.

Personal Attributes

• Curiosity and passion for history and culture.
• Cultural awareness and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Proactive learning and professionalism in all communication.

Interpersonal Qualities

• Patience & listening skills for understanding team discussions and research sources.
• Adaptability to academic, corporate, or leisure-focused market needs.
• Problem-solving to address cultural or historical misunderstandings.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultural immersion research on history, norms, traditions, and events.
• Prepare formal reports and mini case studies on historical impact on markets.
• Support content strategy with cultural insights.
• Identify cultural trends and their historical origins.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate findings into strategies.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical research experience.
• Cross-cultural knowledge.
• Industry exposure in marketing and tech contexts.
• Skills in content review for cultural accuracy.
• Professional collaboration experience.
• Confidence through presenting research.
• Portfolio development with applied historical analysis.
• Certificate on completion and mentorship.