Summer 2027 Social Media Intern

Estipona Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Estipona Group in Reno, NV seeks a Social Media Intern passionate about marketing and brand storytelling. You will join the social media team to help ensure client work is delivered on time and aligned with each account’s strategy while gaining hands‑on experience.

You will create captions, edit content, research trends, engage with communities and assist with video shoots. The internship runs May 17–August 13, 2027, with 20–40 hours/week and $14/hour.

Qualifications

• Passion for creative writing, content creation and social media.
• Familiar with social platforms and trends/digital culture.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Canva and CapCut.
• Pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, PR, journalism or related field.
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, collaborative and self‑motivated.
• Curious, open to feedback and eager to learn.
• Live in Reno/Sparks with valid driver’s license for job travel.

Responsibilities

• Support social media coverage and event content for Hot August Nights, including potential overtime (July 30–Aug 8, 2027).
• Create social media content including captions and platform-specific copy with the team.
• Proofread and edit content for accuracy and brand voice across clients.
• Research trends, platform updates and content opportunities.
• Assist with community engagement by monitoring comments and messages.
• Assist with scheduling/publishing content across platforms.
• Participate in campaign brainstorms and client meetings.
• Assist planning, production and post‑production of video shoots and other formats.
• Collaborate with creative, social, digital and account teams.

Skills

Social media

Creative writing

Content creation

Education

Marketing/Communications/journalism degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Canva

CapCut

Job description

Location: Must live in Reno, NV, or within 20–40 miles of it
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm PST
Eligibility: Current students or graduates enrolled in Spring 2027
Hours: 20–40/week | Pay: $14/hour
Reports to: Social Media Manager
Timeframe: May 17–August 13, 2027

We’re seeking someone passionate about using marketing to tell impactful brand stories. The Social Media Intern should have a basic understanding of social platforms and how they can be leveraged to create value for brands and organizations. In this role, you will join a collaborative team and work directly under Estipona Group’s social media team. You will help ensure all client work is delivered on time, error‑free, and aligned with each account’s unique social media strategy, all while gaining hands‑on experience in the field.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have a passion for creative writing, content creation and social media
• Are familiar with social media platforms and keep up with emerging trends and digital culture
• Are proficient in Google Workspace, Canva and CapCut
• Are currently pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or another related field
• Are reliable, detail‑oriented, collaborative and self‑motivated
• Are curious, open to feedback and eager to learn
• Live in Reno/Sparks and have a valid driver’s license for job‑related travel, as required

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting social media coverage and event‑related content for Hot August Nights, including potential overtime from July 30–August 8, 2027
• Creating social media content, including captions, content ideas and platform‑specific copy, in collaboration with the social media team
• Proofreading and editing content to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency with each client’s brand voice
• Researching social media trends, platform updates and content opportunities
• Assisting with community engagement by monitoring comments, responding to messages and fostering positive interactions across client accounts
• Assisting with scheduling and publishing social media content across platforms
• Participating in campaign brainstorms and internal and client meetings
• Assisting with the planning, production and post‑production of video shoots, video content and other social media formats
• Supporting, collaborating with and learning from the creative, social, digital and account teams