Intern, Social Content

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive social content creation and quick-turn experimentation for Burrell's Summer Internship Program.

  • Own concepting, shooting, editing of social-first content across platforms.
  • Must-have: Junior or senior in college pursuing marketing, communications, or related field.
  • Standout: Paid internship with a short summer window.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Concept, create, shoot, and edit social-first content across platforms with speed, clarity, and a strong creative point of view.
  • Produce culturally aware, quick-turn content designed specifically for social environments.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining content calendars, including ideation, scheduling, and organization of assets.
  • Monitor social platforms for trends, cultural moments, and engagement opportunities, bringing forward ideas that feel timely and relevant. Share these ideas with the internal Burrell Social Team on a set cadence.
  • Analyze social performance metrics and help synthesize insights to inform future content and optimization.
  • Collaborate closely with creative, strategy, and account teams to ensure social content aligns with broader campaign goals.
  • Take and apply feedback thoughtfully, iterating quickly while maintaining creative integrity.

Requirements

  • Candidates should be entering junior or senior year of college.
  • Candidates should be pursuing a field of study related to marketing, communications, social media, digital media, or a related discipline.
  • Prior experience or proof of creating content for yourself or someone else (this includes other brands)-- Candidates should submit their portfolios along with their applications.
  • Strong writing/communication skills, strong familiarity with social platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, Substack, Twitch etc.), short form content editing such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Suite (expert-level proficiency not needed)
  • Interest in digital storytelling and brand engagement.

Preferred

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    Burrell Communications

    Burrell is a full service marketing and communications agency known for its leadership, solid strategic approaches, creative astuteness, and forward thinking. Burrell has evolved from one with premier status in multicultural marketing to one which also demonstrates a strong expertise in effectively reaching varied audiences - including youth, young adults, moms and the general market.Burrell's overarching corporate mission is to "consistently deliver innovative, creative, market moving ideas." This mission statement addresses our commitment to deliver year over year business results, driven by innovation.

    Founded in 1971
    Chicago, Illinois, USA
    160 employees (58 in marketing)

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