Social Media Intern ***PORTLAND, OR***

Portland, OR (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad2+ years expInternship

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own and execute social media engagement and content support across client programs, from responding to audiences and drafting copy to scheduling posts, spotting trends, and assisting influencer efforts.

  • Engaging with online communities and maintaining brand voice
  • Supporting content development and publishing according to calendars
  • Monitoring trends, performance metrics, and influencer outreach

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Engaging with online communities: Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions across social platforms in a timely, thoughtful, and professional way while reflecting each client’s unique brand voice.
  • Supporting social content development: Help brainstorm ideas, draft social copy, source relevant content, and contribute to content created for major social platforms.
  • Keeping content moving: Schedule and publish approved content according to client content calendars, with an eye toward accuracy, timing, and quality.
  • Spotting what’s next: Monitor social channels for emerging trends, cultural moments, user-generated content, and conversations that may be relevant to our clients.
  • Supporting influencer marketing: Assist with influencer research, identification, and outreach efforts.
  • Learning what performs and why: Help gather and track key social media metrics, including engagement and community growth, and contribute to client performance reporting.
  • Bringing ideas to the table: Participate in team brainstorms and look for opportunities to contribute a fresh perspective to client work.

Requirements

  • 0–2 years of experience in social media, communications, marketing, or a related field, including internships, student organizations, freelance work, or relevant academic experience.
  • A genuine interest in social media, digital culture, and how brands connect with people online.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability—or eagerness to learn—to adapt to different brand voices.
  • A basic understanding of paid, earned, shared, and owned media.
  • A people-first mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
  • A collaborative, proactive approach and willingness to ask questions, contribute ideas, and learn from others.
  • Curiosity about culture, technology, emerging platforms, and big ideas.
  • An eye for compelling social content and an interest in understanding what performs and why.

Preferred

  • Have experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp.
  • Are fluent or professionally proficient in Spanish.
  • Are already experimenting with AI tools such as Gemini, Claude, or similar platforms.
  • Know your way around a DSLR or enjoy creating mobile photography and video.
  • Have a passion for sports, tourism, or travel.
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