Internship - Social Media

Security Benefit; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Security Benefit is seeking a Brand and Social Media Intern to join a collaborative, agile team at our Topeka home office. The role supports social media strategy, content creation, and brand consistency, with a hybrid on-site/remote schedule and a start of 10–20 hours per week.

The internship is designed for full-time students pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or related fields. You’ll gain hands-on experience and contribute to multi-channel campaigns while developing professional

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation of social media campaigns.
• Create and distribute content such as blogs, infographics, videos and press releases on social media and traditional news outlets.
• Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability.
• Brainstorm and research ideas for original content.
• Write social media captions that speak to the company’s target audience.
• Help create and edit short-form videos.
• Develop new strategies for increasing engagement.
• Assist with photo/video content shoots.
• Ensure brand message is consistent.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Digital marketing familiarity

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/Business or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

1 SW Security Benefit Pl, Topeka, KS 66606, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM

We're Looking for a Brand and Social Media Intern!

About the Company:

Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $60 billion in assets under management. We offer opportunities to thrive, innovate, and make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the future of the U.S. retirement industry. Security Benefit is a PLACE where we promise to help our customers To and Through Retirement®

We’re proud to have been recognized as one of the best in the business:

• Named to Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies
• Recognized on list of Ingram’s Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area in 2024

About the Role:

As a Social Media Intern, you’ll be an integral part of a collaborative, agile team. You’ll collaborate on creative initiatives, contribute to social media strategy, and help ensure brand consistency while driving audience engagement. The intern position reports to the Director, Strategic Brand & Client Engagement and will be based out of our home office in Topeka, Kansas. We work a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

• Assist with the creation of social media campaigns.
• Create and distribute content such as blogs, infographics, videos and press releases on social media and traditional news outlets.
• Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability.
• Brainstorm and research ideas for original content.
• Write social media captions that speak to the company’s target audience.
• Help create and edit short-form videos.
• Develop new strategies for increasing engagement.
• Assist with photo/video content shoots.
• Ensure brand message is consistent.

What We’re Looking For:

Full time students, we built this internship to work around your semester. Start at 10-20 hours/week, flex up during breaks or summer if you want more, and stay on with us across multiple semesters.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Strong communication both verbally and in writing, and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently or with teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with digital marketing channels and social media platforms preferred.
• Proactive attitude with interest in marketing, branding, and storytelling.

Why Choose Security Benefit?

When you join our team, you’re not just getting a paycheck — you’re getting a career path full of growth opportunities, plus a robust benefits package that puts your well-being first. Here’s what you can expect as part of our internship program at Security Benefit:

• Hands-on Experience
• Skill Development
• Exploration of Career Paths
• Personal and Professional Growth
• Industry Insights
• Holiday Pay

Security Benefit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

1 SW Security Benefit Pl, Topeka, KS 66606, USA