Social Media Marketing Intern - Summer 2026

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Drive end-to-end short-form content creation and local growth initiatives for a Chicago-based creator platform.

  • Own end-to-end content creation for TikTok and Instagram.
  • Must-have: Experience in Social Media Marketing and Content Creation.
  • Standout: On-site collaboration with local businesses and growth campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create, film, and appear in short-form content across platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
  • Take initial concepts and build on them, bringing your own ideas, staying on top of trends, and executing professional content from start to finish.
  • Develop creative growth campaigns, find leads, visit businesses, and analyze performance data.
  • Connect with local businesses through email and social media.
  • Help grow the brand presence online and contribute to growth decisions with leadership.
  • Maintain ownership over content that is published and seen publicly

Requirements

  • Experience in Social Media Marketing and Social Media Content Creation
  • Basic understanding of social media analytics
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Sales, Communications, or a related field
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, on-site environment
  • Prior experience or proof of creating content for yourself or someone else (this includes other brands/Personal accounts/Previous Internships)-- Not required, but recommended

Preferred

  • Prior experience or proof of creating content for yourself or someone else (this includes other brands/Personal accounts/Previous Internships)-- Not required, but recommended
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
26 employees (14 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
11 (42% of company)

Funding

Last Raise
Undisclosed

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
101
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.9%
Direct
41.9%
Referral
12.7%
Social
9.5%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~25
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Social Media Marketing Intern - Summer 2026

ShoutOut City · Chicago, IL · Hybrid