Paid Social Media Intern — Content, Campaigns & Growth

First MainStreet partnership; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 9,092,000 - 13,335,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

TrueNorth in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Social Media Intern to join the Growth Marketing Team and help elevate our social media presence with brand-aligned content. You will learn about content planning, storytelling, and performance reporting while supporting campaigns and scheduling across multiple platforms.

The 11-week paid internship runs May–August 2027 and is onsite in Cedar Rapids. Housing is provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior, or senior status pursuing Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• Proficient in social media scheduling tools such as Sprout, Hootsuite; Canva or Adobe preferred.
• Prior internship or job experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment; strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication; interest in insurance industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and schedule social media posts across platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook.
• Create graphics, video clips, and multimedia assets for social content.
• Monitor channels for trends, engagement opportunities, and community interaction.
• Track and report on social media performance; suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with marketing team to support campaigns and content calendar execution.

Skills

Social media planning

Scheduling tools

Brand storytelling

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Education

Marketing or Communications degree (in progress)

Public Relations background helpful

Tools

Sprout

Hootsuite

Canva

Adobe

Job description

TrueNorth in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Social Media Intern to join the Growth Marketing Team and help elevate our social media presence with brand-aligned content. You will learn about content planning, storytelling, and performance reporting while supporting campaigns and scheduling across multiple platforms.

The 11-week paid internship runs May–August 2027 and is onsite in Cedar Rapids. Housing is provided if needed.