Social Media Marketing Intern – Summer 2026

Gondola; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience managing events

Freedom to test ideas

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

A race management company based in Cleveland seeks a Social Media Marketing Intern for Summer 2026. This role involves creating engaging social media content, capturing live event moments, and connecting with the vibrant running community. Applicants should be current college students passionate about social media and creativity. Expected to work around 20 hours per week in a hybrid capacity, this paid internship provides hands-on experience and opportunities to attend races. If you're excited about storytelling and fitness, this could be the right fit for you.

Qualifications

• Creative, resourceful, and excited to bring ideas to the table.
• Reliable and organized with the ability to balance multiple projects.
• Active user of social media with a good sense of engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and managing content across all social platforms.
• Create and schedule engaging posts and videos reflecting the running community.
• Capture and edit live content at races.

Skills

Social media management

Creative content creation

Strong writing skills

Visual storytelling

Education

Current college student in related field

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Adobe tools

Job description

# Social Media Marketing Intern – Summer 2026## •### @hermesclePosted on 12/12/2025•Full-time## Job Description\*\*Social Media Marketing Intern – Summer 2026\*\***Location:** Cleveland, OH**Hours:** ~20 hours per week**Term:** May – August 2026**Compensation:** Paid internship**Join Our Team!**We’re looking for a Social Media Marketing Intern for Spring 2026! If you love running, creativity, and connecting with a vibrant community, this is your chance to help us bring race-day energy online. You’ll create posts, videos, and stories for all our social channels, capture live event moments, and help runners, volunteers, and fans feel the excitement. 20 hours/week, paid, and full of hands-on experience!We’re a Cleveland-based race management and timing team passionate about bringing runners together — from first-timers to lifelong marathoners. Every event we produce is built around community, connection, and that post-race finish line feeling. We’re looking for a creative and motivated Social Media Intern who can help us share those stories and moments all season long.**Position Overview:**The Social Media Marketing Intern will help bring the energy of race day to life online. From capturing finish-line smiles to designing countdown posts and recapping events, you’ll be part of the team that connects runners, volunteers, and partners year-round.\*\*Responsibilities:\*\** Assist in building and managing content across all social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, X, LinkedIn).* Create and schedule engaging posts, stories, and short-form videos that reflect the running community’s energy and spirit.* Capture and edit live content at races — think finish line celebrations, volunteers in action, and race-day vibes.* Help brainstorm and produce creative series (runner spotlights, training tips, race previews, photo challenges).* Organize and maintain a library of photo and video content for future use.* Track engagement and help suggest ideas to boost reach and interaction.* Collaborate with our team on marketing campaigns, emails, and race promotions.* Stay up to date on social trends and apply them creatively to our events and community.\*\*What We’re Looking For:\*\** A current college student (sports management, sports marketing, communications, journalism, or related major).* Active user of social media with a good sense of what content connects and inspires people.* Creative, resourceful, and excited to bring ideas to the table.* Strong writing and visual storytelling skills.* Experience with Canva, CapCut, or Adobe tools a plus.* Reliable and organized, with the ability to balance multiple projects.* A love of running, fitness, or live events is a major bonus (but not required — we’ll make you a fan fast!).\*\*What You’ll Gain:\*\** Hands-on experience managing social media for large-scale events.* A creative outlet with the freedom to test ideas and see your work in action.* Opportunities to attend races, meet the running community, and build your professional portfolio.* Mentorship and practical insight into sports marketing, events, and storytelling.LocationHybridCleveland, OhioPayPay not disclosedSimilar roles/responsibilitiesSocial Media InternMarketing Intern