Intern, Social Media

ZMOD-TRY Z-Modular Services, LLC; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Medical and dental benefits

Intern Summit

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is offering a Summer 2027 Social Media Intern & Content Creator role in Chandler, AZ. Work with the Marketing team, Property Managers, and Leasing Teams to develop engaging social media content that showcases multifamily communities and resident experiences.

The position emphasizes photography, videography, and storytelling across platforms, with hands-on learning in a manufacturing environment and access to interns-focused events and training.

Qualifications

• Current pursuit of a relevant bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience creating photo/video content for social platforms.
• Strong editing skills and eye for visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Travel to properties to capture photo/video content for social channels.
• Create content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Reels, and Stories.
• Collaborate with management/leasing teams to plan content opportunities.
• Edit content to align with brand guidelines and campaign goals.
• Produce short-form videos optimized for social engagement.
• Maintain consistent branding across communities.

Skills

Social media content

Video storytelling

Photography

Video editing

Canva

CapCut

Adobe Premiere

Branding

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Journalism, Business, or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Premiere

CapCut

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play - all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies - 100% domestic manufacturers - with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

Zekelman Industries is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Intern & Content Creator to join our team for Summer 2027. This on-site internship opportunity is based in Chandler, Arizona, and the official Zekelman internship program runs from May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience creating engaging social media content that showcases our multifamily communities, resident experiences, apartment homes, amenities, and local neighborhoods while supporting leasing and brand awareness initiatives across our portfolio. Working closely with the Marketing team, Property Managers, and Leasing Teams, you will help bring our communities to life through photography, videography, content creation, and storytelling. This internship offers the opportunity to develop real-world marketing experience while learning how social media supports resident engagement, leasing performance, and brand growth in the multifamily housing industry. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and comfortable working independently in the field. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys content creation, social media trends, visual storytelling, and building engaging digital experiences.

What You'll Do

• Travel to Zekelman Property Management (ZPM)-managed communities to capture photo and video content showcasing apartment homes, amenities, resident events, community features, and neighborhood attractions.
• Create engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Reels, Stories, and other social media platforms.
• Collaborate with property managers and leasing teams to coordinate property visits and content opportunities.
• Follow content calendars, brand guidelines, shot lists, and campaign objectives to support marketing initiatives.
• Capture and edit short-form video content optimized for social media engagement and platform performance.
• Produce content that highlights resident lifestyle, community experiences, leasing opportunities, amenity upgrades, and new property developments.
• Operate cameras, mobile devices, tripods, gimbals, and other content creation equipment to produce high-quality visual assets.
• Edit content using Canva, Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or similar tools while incorporating current social media best practices.
• Maintain consistent branding across communities while tailoring content to specific audiences and local markets.
• Research social media trends, emerging content formats, and digital marketing best practices.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining content libraries and digital assets.
• Track property visits, content creation activities, mileage, and related administrative tasks as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
• Passionate about social media, content creation, digital storytelling, and emerging online trends.
• Experience creating photo and video content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or YouTube.
• Skilled in Canva, CapCut, Adobe Premiere, or similar content creation and editing tools.
• Strong visual eye for photography, videography, composition, and branding.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently while making thoughtful creative decisions.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between properties as needed Interest in real estate, multifamily housing, lifestyle marketing, or resident engagement is a plus.

What You’ll Get

Interns also enjoy:

• Hands-on exposure to engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions.
• Regular coaching and feedback to support personal and professional growth.
• Participation in a company-wide Intern Summit.
• Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
• In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries. We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers. We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers. Zekelman is a family of companies - 100% domestic manufacturers - with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.