Social Media Marketing Internship

CSI Cellular South, Inc; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

401k match

Teladoc

Wellness program

Learning paths

Paid referrals

Job summary

C Spire is seeking a Social Media Intern for a Summer Internship in 2026 at our Ridgeland, MS corporate office. You will join the Marketing Department’s dynamic Social Media Team, contributing to design projects across digital, print, and in-store experiences while gaining hands-on exposure to brand strategy, campaign execution, and collaborative design processes.

You will gain experience in organic and influencer marketing, content creation, channel management, social listening, analytics, and

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited college or university, as a junior, senior, or graduate student in good standing.
• Pursuit of a degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field of study.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite on an Apple Mac platform.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Experience with HTML and CSS.
• Animation or video design experience.
• A demonstrated comprehension of the full design process.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in organic social media marketing, influencer marketing, community management, and brand reputation management.
• Work with the Organic Channel Specialist and Organic Social Media Coordinator to learn organic social best practices.
• Contribute content ideas for C Spire and C Spire Business pages and employee advocacy channels.
• Assist with content creation across platforms and formats.
• Support day-to-day channel management, including post scheduling, community engagement, social listening, trend and competitor monitoring, and UGC discovery.
• Assist with content calendar planning and channel upkeep, including page audits and profile accuracy across platforms.
• Support influencer marketing research, outreach, and proposal development.
• Gain exposure to social media reporting and analytics.
• Build working knowledge of Hootsuite and major platforms.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comm

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Education

Active enrollment in college/university

Marketing/Communications degree focus

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

HTML/CSS

Hootsuite

Job description

Our Vision: Be the best at what we do. Our Mission: Improve lives through technology. Summary: “Customer Inspired” isn’t our slogan — it’s our driving force, and C Spire team members live it. We aim to engage the exceptional and embrace operational excellence to best deliver connectivity and technology solutions that advance our communities and customers’ lives. It’s a challenging goal, but we have a winning team that is looking to grow. As a Social Media Intern, you will join our Marketing Department’s dynamic Social Media Team, contributing to design projects that span digital, print, and in-store experiences. You will gain hands‑on exposure to brand strategy, campaign execution, and collaborative design processes, while sharpening your technical skills and creative problem‑solving abilities. This position is for a Summer Internship in 2026, located at our Corporate office in Ridgeland, MS.

Responsibilities

Gain hands‑on experience in organic social media marketing, influencer marketing, community management, and brand reputation management. Work directly with the Organic Channel Specialist and Organic Social Media Coordinator to learn organic social best practices, while collaborating with the paid media, creative, and LOB strategy teams to understand campaign integration and broader marketing strategy. Contribute content ideas for C Spire and C Spire Business pages and our employee advocacy channels. Assist with content creation across platforms and formats. Support day‑to‑day channel management, including post scheduling, community engagement, social listening, trend and competitor monitoring, and UGC discovery. Assist with content calendar planning and channel upkeep, including page audits and profile accuracy across platforms. Support influencer marketing research, outreach, and proposal development. Gain exposure to social media reporting and analytics. Build working knowledge of Hootsuite and major platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Reddit, and Google Business Profile.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited college or university, as a junior, senior, or graduate student in good standing.
• Pursuit of a degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field of study.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite on an Apple Mac platform.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with HTML and CSS.
• Animation or video design experience.
• A demonstrated comprehension of the full design process.

What You Will Gain

A great workplace needs more than dental coverage, though we provide that and excellent health insurance. But that’s just the start. We make sure working at C Spire is the best career experience around. And Forbes has named us one of America's Best Midsize Employers multiple times because of it. For our full-time employees we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Complimentary Wireless Service & Device*
• 401k Match
• Teladoc Telemedicine
• WellBeacon Wellness Program
• Paid Talent Referral Opportunities
• Tailored learning paths for every position

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing computer screen.

If you want to work hard, achieve a lot, and make a difference, then C Spire is the place for you.

We’re in search of the ambitious. The curious, the norm breakers, the never-settlers. At C Spire, we love to innovate and live to make technology faster, smarter, better and more accessible every day. Up for the challenge? If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!