Social Media Marketing Intern

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Hybrid work model

Mentorship

Exposure to e-commerce

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Social Media Marketing Intern to support a fast-growing e-commerce team in East London. This hybrid role blends office collaboration with remote work, offering hands-on experience in creating and scheduling social content, monitoring engagement, and assisting with campaign execution under the guidance of experienced marketing professionals.

You will craft posts, assist with visuals in Canva, track basic metrics, and research trends across platforms.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field.
• Basic understanding of major social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.).
• Good written communication and interest in creating engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating engaging social media content (graphics and copy).
• Schedule posts using management tools and monitor engagement across platforms.
• Support campaigns and initiatives with the marketing team.
• Research social media trends, competitor activity, and industry news.
• Help track basic metrics and compile simple performance reports.
• Contribute ideas for new content and engagement strategies.

Skills

Content creation

Social platforms

Canva

Written communication

Education

Marketing degree or related

Tools

Canva

Hootsuite

Buffer

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and eager Social Media Marketing Intern to support their team in East London. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of social media marketing within an e-commerce context. You will assist in the creation and scheduling of social media content, monitor engagement, and contribute to campaign execution under the guidance of experienced professionals. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, providing a balanced learning experience both in the office and remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating engaging content for social media platforms, including graphics and written posts.
• Schedule social media posts using management tools and monitor engagement across platforms.
• Support the marketing team in executing social media campaigns and initiatives.
• Conduct research on social media trends, competitor activities, and relevant industry news.
• Help track basic social media metrics and compile simple performance reports.
• Contribute ideas for new content and engagement strategies.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.).
• Good written communication skills and an interest in creating engaging content.
• Familiarity with design tools like Canva or basic photo editing is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and ability to follow instructions.

Benefits

• Stipend and potential for a performance bonus upon successful completion.
• Hybrid work model offering practical experience in the East London office and remote flexibility.
• Valuable exposure to professional social media marketing and e-commerce operations.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced marketing professionals.
• A supportive and encouraging environment for professional growth.