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Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,400 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.
We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
OUR TEAM
Maverick Studios is where creativity meets impact. As the in-house agency for Inspire Brands, we craft award winning work that spans design, video, photography, print, and beyond. Serving six iconic brands—Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and Sonic—our team is a powerhouse of collaboration and passion. We’re all about delivering best-in-class creativity, innovation, and solutions that resonate across every project.
OUR CULTURE
At Inspire Brands, we’re not just dreamers; we’re doers. We thrive on innovation and welcome bold ideas at every level, from the kitchen to the boardroom. Here, taking risks and thinking differently aren’t just encouraged—they’re celebrated. It’s how we started, and it’s how we succeed.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join The Content Kitchen, the production arm of Maverick Studios, Inspire Brands’ award‑winning in‑house creative agency in Atlanta, GA. This internship offers hands-on experience capturing content for some of the most recognized restaurant brands in the country. Designed for students interested in content creation, photography, videography, and social-first storytelling, this role provides exposure to the creative development process from concept to final delivery. You'll work alongside producers, art directors, designers, photographers, videographers, copywriters and social creatives to help capture, create, and edit content across Inspire Brands' portfolio. This is an opportunity to develop real-world content creation skills while learning how an in-house creative agency produces assets for social and digital channels.
WHAT YOU’LL OWN:
- Assist with on-set content capture during video productions, identifying opportunities for social content while larger campaigns are being produced.
- Capture photo and video content for social media, including behind-the-scenes moments, product content, lifestyle content, and trend-driven creative.
- Assist with concepting and content ideation alongside creative teams, contributing ideas that help bring social-first campaigns to life.
- Create short-form content optimized for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and other emerging channels.
- Edit photo and video assets using industry-standard software to support social media and marketing initiatives.
- Support content creation efforts across Inspire Brands' portfolio, including Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and Sonic.
- Work closely with designers, photographers, videographers, producers, and creative teams to execute content that aligns with brand standards.
- Organize, manage, and archive content files to maintain efficient workflows and asset accessibility.
- Stay informed on current social media trends, platform features, creator best practices, and emerging content formats.
- Assist in preparing content for internal reviews and stakeholder presentations.
- Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas for content campaigns, activations, and brand storytelling.
- Collaborate and learn from creatives across various disciplines, specialties, and levels of experience.
- Learn, build, and implement industry-standard content creation and editing skills.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Rising Junior or rising Senior that is currently enrolled in a college or university working towards a 4 year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, Photography, Film & Video, Content Creation, Visual Media.
- Or a related field combined with a promising portfolio of work, appropriate for the level of experience and opportunity one has had to date in this field.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience creating social media or digital content through personal projects, student organizations, freelance work, academic assignments, or similar opportunities is preferred.
- Portfolio, social media channels, or content samples demonstrating photography, videography, editing, or digital storytelling skills are highly encouraged.
- Experience capturing content with DSLR or mirrorless cameras, smartphones, or related equipment.
- Working knowledge of photography, videography, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling.
- Familiarity with editing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, Lightroom, or Photoshop, CapCut, or similar platforms.
- Understanding of social media content formats and best practices across major platforms.
- Strong creative instincts, organizational skills, and interest in content creation, visual storytelling, and digital culture.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a cross-functional creative team.
- Ability to receive feedback, apply learnings, and experiment creatively while maintaining brand standards.
- Availability to work two to three days per week, with flexibility to support additional project needs.
- Access to a personal vehicle is required.
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
- A portfolio of real-world content created for nationally recognized restaurant brands.
- Hands-on experience capturing, editing, and delivering social-first content in a professional agency environment.
- Exposure to the creative development process, from concepting and ideation through production and final delivery.
- Practical experience working alongside photographers, videographers, designers, art directors, producers, and social creatives.
- A stronger understanding of content creation workflows, production processes, and brand storytelling.
- Experience creating content across multiple brands, audiences, and platforms.
- Professional feedback and mentorship from experienced creative and production professionals.
- Enhanced skills in photography, videography, editing, visual storytelling, and creative collaboration.
- Industry knowledge and professional experience that will help prepare you for future roles in content creation, social media, photography, video production, or creative marketing.
DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY
- This role will not have decision making or approval authority. Work product will require a supervisor, manager or more senior team member with approval/decision making authority to review and approve all work.
About the Summer Internship Program
Our 10-week paid summer internship program is designed to help you apply your classroom learning to real business challenges while building professional skills and industry experience.
In addition to your day-to-day work on the team, you'll have opportunities to:
- Engage with Inspire leaders through executive speaker sessions and career conversations.
- Collaborate with fellow interns on a cross-functional business challenge and present recommendations to leaders.
- Participate in community service activities that support our commitment to being good citizens.
- Build relationships with interns and professionals across departments and brands.
- Develop business acumen, presentation skills, and a deeper understanding of how corporate functions support organizational success.
By the end of the summer, you'll have gained meaningful experience, expanded your professional network, strengthened your business knowledge, and developed greater confidence in your ability to contribute in a corporate environment.
Find Your Seat at the Table
Bring your curiosity, critical thinking, and passion for learning. If you're excited to gain real-world experience while contributing to meaningful business initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.
Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,400 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.
We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
OUR TEAM
Maverick Studios is where creativity meets impact. As the in-house agency for Inspire Brands, we craft award winning work that spans design, video, photography, print, and beyond. Serving six iconic brands—Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and Sonic—our team is a powerhouse of collaboration and passion. We’re all about delivering best-in-class creativity, innovation, and solutions that resonate across every project.
OUR CULTURE
At Inspire Brands, we’re not just dreamers; we’re doers. We thrive on innovation and welcome bold ideas at every level, from the kitchen to the boardroom. Here, taking risks and thinking differently aren’t just encouraged—they’re celebrated. It’s how we started, and it’s how we succeed.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join The Content Kitchen, the production arm of Maverick Studios, Inspire Brands’ award‑winning in‑house creative agency in Atlanta, GA. This internship offers hands-on experience capturing content for some of the most recognized restaurant brands in the country. Designed for students interested in content creation, photography, videography, and social-first storytelling, this role provides exposure to the creative development process from concept to final delivery. You'll work alongside producers, art directors, designers, photographers, videographers, copywriters and social creatives to help capture, create, and edit content across Inspire Brands' portfolio. This is an opportunity to develop real-world content creation skills while learning how an in-house creative agency produces assets for social and digital channels.
WHAT YOU’LL OWN:
- Assist with on-set content capture during video productions, identifying opportunities for social content while larger campaigns are being produced.
- Capture photo and video content for social media, including behind-the-scenes moments, product content, lifestyle content, and trend-driven creative.
- Assist with concepting and content ideation alongside creative teams, contributing ideas that help bring social-first campaigns to life.
- Create short-form content optimized for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and other emerging channels.
- Edit photo and video assets using industry-standard software to support social media and marketing initiatives.
- Support content creation efforts across Inspire Brands' portfolio, including Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and Sonic.
- Work closely with designers, photographers, videographers, producers, and creative teams to execute content that aligns with brand standards.
- Organize, manage, and archive content files to maintain efficient workflows and asset accessibility.
- Stay informed on current social media trends, platform features, creator best practices, and emerging content formats.
- Assist in preparing content for internal reviews and stakeholder presentations.
- Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas for content campaigns, activations, and brand storytelling.
- Collaborate and learn from creatives across various disciplines, specialties, and levels of experience.
- Learn, build, and implement industry-standard content creation and editing skills.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Rising Junior or rising Senior that is currently enrolled in a college or university working towards a 4 year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, Photography, Film & Video, Content Creation, Visual Media.
- Or a related field combined with a promising portfolio of work, appropriate for the level of experience and opportunity one has had to date in this field.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience creating social media or digital content through personal projects, student organizations, freelance work, academic assignments, or similar opportunities is preferred.
- Portfolio, social media channels, or content samples demonstrating photography, videography, editing, or digital storytelling skills are highly encouraged.
- Experience capturing content with DSLR or mirrorless cameras, smartphones, or related equipment.
- Working knowledge of photography, videography, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling.
- Familiarity with editing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, Lightroom, or Photoshop, CapCut, or similar platforms.
- Understanding of social media content formats and best practices across major platforms.
- Strong creative instincts, organizational skills, and interest in content creation, visual storytelling, and digital culture.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a cross-functional creative team.
- Ability to receive feedback, apply learnings, and experiment creatively while maintaining brand standards.
- Availability to work two to three days per week, with flexibility to support additional project needs.
- Access to a personal vehicle is required.
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
- A portfolio of real-world content created for nationally recognized restaurant brands.
- Hands-on experience capturing, editing, and delivering social-first content in a professional agency environment.
- Exposure to the creative development process, from concepting and ideation through production and final delivery.
- Practical experience working alongside photographers, videographers, designers, art directors, producers, and social creatives.
- A stronger understanding of content creation workflows, production processes, and brand storytelling.
- Experience creating content across multiple brands, audiences, and platforms.
- Professional feedback and mentorship from experienced creative and production professionals.
- Enhanced skills in photography, videography, editing, visual storytelling, and creative collaboration.
- Industry knowledge and professional experience that will help prepare you for future roles in content creation, social media, photography, video production, or creative marketing.
DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY
- This role will not have decision making or approval authority. Work product will require a supervisor, manager or more senior team member with approval/decision making authority to review and approve all work.
About the Summer Internship Program
Our 10-week paid summer internship program is designed to help you apply your classroom learning to real business challenges while building professional skills and industry experience.
In addition to your day-to-day work on the team, you'll have opportunities to:
- Engage with Inspire leaders through executive speaker sessions and career conversations.
- Collaborate with fellow interns on a cross-functional business challenge and present recommendations to leaders.
- Participate in community service activities that support our commitment to being good citizens.
- Build relationships with interns and professionals across departments and brands.
- Develop business acumen, presentation skills, and a deeper understanding of how corporate functions support organizational success.
By the end of the summer, you'll have gained meaningful experience, expanded your professional network, strengthened your business knowledge, and developed greater confidence in your ability to contribute in a corporate environment.
Find Your Seat at the Table
Bring your curiosity, critical thinking, and passion for learning. If you're excited to gain real-world experience while contributing to meaningful business initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.
Digital Content Specialist Internship Market
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Tips for Your Digital Content Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large employers recruit summer digital content specialist interns the preceding fall, meaning cohorts can fill months before the role starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear throughout the year. Check listings regularly and apply as soon as a role fits your timeline.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Hiring teams for digital content specialist interns expect limited work history and look for tangible proof instead. Create two or three complete projects showcasing published articles, social media campaigns, content calendars, or SEO audits, and make them accessible via a linked portfolio. A recruiter who can read your work skips straight past the resume gaps.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity reaches employers who never attend fairs, widening the pool without doubling your effort.
Practice your content interview out loud before you apply
Digital content specialist intern screens often involve a writing prompt, an editing exercise, or a brief content strategy question you work through live. Practice explaining your editorial decisions out loud, since interviewers weigh your reasoning as much as the finished sample. Running mock exercises with a classmate or career advisor surfaces gaps before the real screen.
Target structured content programs at larger employers first
Many large media companies, tech firms, and marketing agencies run rotational or cohort-based content internship programs designed specifically for people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often provide more structured mentorship than ad-hoc roles. Identify the programs that align with your interests and get your application in during the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 50% of the digital content specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start reviewing openings, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you cannot take. Filtering first also makes it easier to spot remote cohorts before they close.
Digital Content Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a digital content specialist internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A linked portfolio showing published articles, social campaigns, video scripts, or content audits gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a digital content specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for digital content specialist interns is consistent performance on real content deliverables, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Treat a return offer as a possible outcome to work toward, not a certainty to plan around.
When should I apply for digital content specialist internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, so applications open months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to when the role begins, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role matches your availability puts you ahead of candidates who wait.
Are digital content specialist internships paid?
Most professional digital content specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings display it where the employer has chosen to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are less common at established companies and often tied to academic credit arrangements coordinated through a university.
What should a digital content specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and where to see the finished work, for digital content specialist candidates, that means linked writing samples, published social content, an editorial calendar you built, or a content audit with results. Add relevant coursework and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote digital content specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the digital content specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before openings close.
Can international students get digital content specialist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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