Digital Content Technician Intern

Absolutestudios; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency in Fargo is seeking a Social Media Intern to assist in developing social media content plans and strategies. Responsibilities include creating and scheduling posts, analyzing performance metrics, and ensuring content aligns with brand guidelines. This internship offers hands-on experience in marketing and communications, ideal for students or recent graduates pursuing careers in this field. Applicants should have a passion for social media and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Understand social media strategy supporting brand positioning.
• Build skills in creating platform-appropriate content.
• Learn to evaluate social media performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing social media content plans.
• Support planning and execution of posting schedules.
• Create and draft social media content.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Performance analysis

Job description

Absolute Studios is a full-service marketing and brand strategy agency with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations build, launch, and grow their brands. The agency has supported clients across a range of industries, including advanced manufacturing, value‑added agriculture, technology‑based businesses, and autonomous systems, developing go‑to‑market strategies, brand platforms, and digital campaigns tailored to complex and highly technical markets.

Over the past two decades, Absolute Studios has mentored more than 100 interns, providing hands‑on, real‑world learning experiences across brand strategy, digital marketing, media, and creative execution. Interns work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful client and internal projects, and gain practical skills designed to prepare them for careers in marketing, media, and communications.

Objective:

Develop an understanding of how social media strategy supports brand positioning and marketing goals.

Learned Skill / Project:

The intern will assist in developing social media content plans, including defining content pillars, platform‑specific approaches, posting cadence, and messaging themes aligned with brand objectives.

Measurement:

Success will be measured by the intern’s contribution to a documented social media content plan, reviewed and approved by the supervising manager.

Learning Objective 2: Content Creation & Platform Execution

Objective:

Build practical skills in creating and publishing platform‑appropriate social media content.

Learned Skill / Project:

The intern will support the creation, scheduling, and publishing of social media content, gaining experience with captions, visual selection, basic editing, and platform tools.

Measurement:

Success will be measured by the completion and approval of published social media posts that meet brand guidelines and require minimal revision.

Learning Objective 3: Social Media Performance Analysis

Objective:

Learn how to evaluate social media performance and use insights to improve content effectiveness.

Learned Skill / Project:

The intern will assist in reviewing social media analytics, tracking engagement metrics such as reach, impressions, and engagement rate, and summarizing insights and recommendations.

Measurement:

Success will be measured by the intern’s ability to produce social media performance summaries that demonstrate understanding of key metrics and content performance trends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing social media content plans aligned with brand strategy, including content pillars, messaging themes, and platform‑specific approaches
• Support planning and execution of social media posting schedules and content calendars
• Create and draft social media content, including captions, visuals, and basic edits tailored to each platform
• Schedule and publish social media posts using platform tools and management systems
• Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines, voice, and overall marketing objectives
• Collaborate with team members to refine content ideas and improve creative execution
• Monitor social media channels and assist in maintaining consistent brand presence across platforms
• Analyze social media performance by tracking key metrics such as reach, impressions, and engagement rate
• Summarize performance insights and contribute recommendations to improve content effectiveness
• Stay current on social media trends, platform updates, and best practices to inform content strategy