Summer Internship - Social Media Marketing Internship

Alex Lee; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A grocery retail company is looking for a Social Media Marketing Intern to support the Digital Marketing team. This internship offers hands-on experience in social media strategy and creative content development. Responsibilities include creating social media strategies, collaborating with teams, and maintaining brand consistency. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in relevant programs and possess strong communication, design, and social media skills. Internship promises valuable insights into digital marketing and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program with a focus on Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Strong interest in social media marketing and digital branding.
• Experience in graphic design using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Familiarity with social media platforms and trends; experience with scheduling tools is a plus.
• Creative thinker with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Previous internship experience or projects related to social media or design is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize social media strategies to drive engagement and increase follower growth.
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to brainstorm ideas for campaigns.
• Maintain brand consistency and develop innovative digital content.

Skills

Social media marketing

Graphic design

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

As a Social Media Marketing Intern, you will support the Digital Marketing team in executing social media initiatives and collaborating closely with the creative design team to produce visually compelling content. This internship offers hands‑on experience in social media strategy, analytics, and creative collaboration within the grocery retail industry.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize social media strategies to drive engagement, increase follower growth, and enhance brand presence across platforms.
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to brainstorm ideas for social media campaigns and promotions.
• Maintain brand consistency and support the team in developing innovative digital content.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program with a focus on Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Strong interest in social media marketing and digital branding.
• Experience in graphic design using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Familiarity with social media platforms and trends; experience with scheduling tools is a plus.
• Creative thinker with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Organized, self‑motivated, and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Previous internship experience or projects related to social media or design is a plus but not required.

Skills You Will Learn

• How to develop graphics and visual assets for social media campaigns.
• Scheduling and publishing posts across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and others.
• Monitoring social media performance and providing insights to optimize engagement and reach.
• Best practices for content creation, campaign management, and analytics.
• Effective collaboration across departments to achieve shared goals.

Techniques for presenting data‑driven recommendations to stakeholders