Social Media Intern

The Brand Guild is looking for interns to work with our Social Media team! We are a creative and passionate group of experts across Public Relations, Marketing, Events, and Creative that build strategies, create experiences and influence audiences for our clients. This is your chance to work with the country's most innovative, cutting-edge brands – companies that are truly revolutionizing the way we work, play, and live.

Our internships provide invaluable hands-on experience in a fantastic work environment, with the option for college credit. Our Social Media intern will work directly with the Social Media team on campaigns and concepts from creation through implementation. 

Please note:

• Interns will receive a stipend of $2,500 (assuming successful completion of the internship session)

• Interns are required to work a minimum of 16 hours per week

• This Internship is hybrid, with at least one day a week in our DC Office

You will:

• Assist with the creation of content calendars, social media playbooks, roadmaps, and campaigns

• Brainstorm and write social media copy across all platforms for a variety of clients

• Assist with community engagement efforts for clients by actively engaging with online communities, managing comments, seeking out excellent user-generated content, and finding opportunities to join relevant conversations

• Lead, develop, and execute Instagram Story strategy for a variety of clients

• Proof and schedule posts across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Twitter using Sprout Social

• Compile research on new and existing clients while monitoring their competitive set in order to target key audiences and engage with new users

• Audit internal and client social channels and determine opportunities for improvement

• Manage and organize Dropbox folders for social clients

• Other tasks as required to support the Social Media Team

You have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for current and emerging trends in social media and content marketing
• Exemplary attention to detail
• A keen eye for compelling visuals
• Excellent work ethic, with a positive attitude
• Solutions-oriented problem-solving skills
• Experience crafting copy for social media and/or managing social media accounts is a plus
• Experience with graphic design and/or Canva is a plus