Social Media Marketing Intern (Summer 2027)

Ecpa; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Christian Workplace

Job summary

Tyndale is seeking a Social Media Marketing Intern for Summer 2027 to develop and implement social media strategies, focusing on the NLT and Bible brands. You will participate in content creation, analytics, and campaigns within a collaborative team.

You will gain hands-on experience in marketing, publishing, and digital media while contributing ideas and researching trends to engage diverse audiences with Scripture and Bible resources.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in marketing, communications, business, graphic design, or related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Social Media Content Creation: craft copy, graphics, and short-form video concepts for the NLT brand.
• Content Ideation: contribute ideas for campaigns and content calendars to boost engagement.
• Engagement Strategies: develop ideas to increase audience interaction with Scripture and Bible resources.
• Social Media Research: analyze trends, platform features, and audience behaviors; summarize findings.
• Influencer Research: evaluate influencers for potential collaboration strategies.
• Competitive Research: monitor activities of other Bible publishers and related organizations.
• Analytics and Reporting: track performance and create insights presentations for the team.
• Community Engagement: monitor channels and foster meaningful follower interaction.
• Marketing Team Support: assist with additional marketing projects as needed.
• Tools and Technology: gain experience with Later, Canva, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, Sprout Social, HubSpot.

Skills

Social media marketing

Content creation

Analytics

Communication

Writing

Education

Marketing/Communications degree

Tools

Later

Canva

Meta Business Suite

Google Analytics

Sprout Social

HubSpot

Job description

For more than 60 years, Tyndale has helped readers discover the life-giving truths of God’s Word. Today we’re one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. Though our business has grown, our mission remains the same: to open God’s Word to as many as possible in language they can relate to and understand.

About Our Internships

Tyndale Internships are designed for college students wanting to explore a career in the Christian Publishing industry. You will get to engage with other interns across various departments, attend training workshops, and participate in group projects designed to build professional skills.

Internship Details

Interviews for this opening will start in November 2026.
Internships will start in May 2027, and generally through the summer but can have flexible scheduling.
The expected hourly range for this position is $17.50 per hour.
The expected schedule is 40 hours per week on-site.

Bible Marketing and Social Media Intern

We are seeking a Social Media Marketing Intern for the summer of 2027 who is passionate about God’s Word and excited to use their creativity, communication, and organizational skills to help develop and implement marketing strategies and tactics, with a particular focus on social media.

As a member of the Bible marketing team, you will gain hands‑on experience in social media marketing, content creation, marketing strategy, analytics, and the publishing industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, create content, research trends, support marketing campaigns, and learn how Bibles and Bible resources are marketed to today’s audiences.

The intern will support the Bible marketing team by researching social media trends, audiences, influencers, and best practices; developing engaging content and social media ideas; and helping create strategies that increase awareness and encourage engagement with the New Living Translation (NLT) and Tyndale Bible brands. The intern will also assist with a variety of marketing projects and initiatives alongside members of the Bible marketing team.

Responsibilities

• Social Media Content Creation: Develop creative and engaging social media content, including copy, graphics, short-form video concepts, and other content that communicates the NLT brand promise and increases awareness of Tyndale’s extensive line of Bibles and Bible resources.
• Content Ideation and Planning: Contribute ideas for social media campaigns, promotions, and content calendars that engage audiences and encourage interaction with Scripture and Bible resources.
• Engagement Strategies: Research and develop ideas to increase engagement, awareness, and usage of the NLT and Bibles in the NLT translation.
• Social Media Research: Research social media trends, platform features, emerging content formats, audience behaviors, and best practices. Compile findings and recommendations to help strengthen the team’s social media strategy.
• Influencer and Creator Research: Research social media influencers and content creators, evaluate audience alignment and engagement, and provide recommendations for potential influencer and creator strategies.
• Competitive Research: Monitor social media activity from other Bible publishers, ministries, authors, and relevant organizations to identify trends, opportunities, and best practices.
• Analytics and Reporting: Monitor organic and paid social media performance, help compile results, and create reports or visualizations that communicate insights and recommendations to the marketing team.
• Community Engagement: Assist with monitoring social media channels and identifying opportunities to encourage meaningful engagement with followers and audiences.
• Marketing Team Support: Assist members of the Bible marketing team with additional marketing projects and initiatives as needed.
• Tools and Technology: Utilize and gain experience with marketing and social media tools such as Later, Canva, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, Sprout Social, HubSpot, and other marketing platforms.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in marketing, communications, business, graphic design, or a related field.
• Strong creative writing and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Understanding of social media platforms, trends, and emerging content formats.
• Interest in social media marketing, content creation, and digital marketing.
• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Later, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, and HubSpot is preferred; willingness to learn new tools is essential.
• Ability to conduct thorough research, identify insights, and communicate findings clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• A willingness to learn about Bible marketing, social media strategy, publishing, and the broader marketing industry.
• Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God’s Word, and agreement with our Statement of Faith

Tyndale has been repeatedly certified as a Best Christian Workplace. Learn more about us and what we believe at www.tyndale.com/our-mission.

The hiring range for this position is $17.50 hourly. A summary of Tyndale’s comprehensive benefits is: https://www.tyndale.com/careers/.