Social Media Internships
Social media internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working social media practitioners, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Insurance, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with Sparkloft Media, Parks Automotive, and TikTok among the employers posting roles now.
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Total Rewards:
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
The hourly rate for this position is $18.00/hour. This is an Hourly position.
Overview:
This internship will work onsite at OSF Ministry Headquarters in Peoria, IL. The intern will work 20 hours week (Monday-Friday) Looking to bring on a student and work during fall 2026 school semester.
Position Summary: The social media intern will support OSF HealthCare’s digital presence by creating, scheduling and monitoring engaging content across multiple platforms. This role is responsible for sharing stories that highlight our Mission, services and people, while ensuring brand consistency and accuracy. The intern will collaborate with the Marketing and Communications teams to strengthen community engagement, grow our online presence and support systemwide initiatives.
- Develop, write and schedule social media content using a social media management platform, while aligning with organizational goals.
- Organize and plan monthly content schedules across different platforms.
- Attend events and visit facility locations to capture compelling content for reels, stories and graphics.
- Stay current on platform updates, trends and best practices to optimize engagement.
- Conduct light research and assist in creative brainstorming to support content creation.
What you’ll gain:
- Experience working in a Mission-driven, values-based health care organization.
- The opportunity to use your creativity to connect with audiences and share meaningful stories that inspire trust and compassion.
- Professional growth through collaboration with experienced marketing and communications professionals.
- A role where your work directly contributes to community awareness, education and patient engagement.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current student attending college or university pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong understanding of social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok).
- Skilled in writing, content editing and creative storytelling.
- Familiarity with social media management platforms (Hootsuite, Sprout Social).
- Experience with editing short-form video content.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards:
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
The hourly rate for this position is $18.00/hour. This is an Hourly position.
Overview:
This internship will work onsite at OSF Ministry Headquarters in Peoria, IL. The intern will work 20 hours week (Monday-Friday) Looking to bring on a student and work during fall 2026 school semester.
Position Summary: The social media intern will support OSF HealthCare’s digital presence by creating, scheduling and monitoring engaging content across multiple platforms. This role is responsible for sharing stories that highlight our Mission, services and people, while ensuring brand consistency and accuracy. The intern will collaborate with the Marketing and Communications teams to strengthen community engagement, grow our online presence and support systemwide initiatives.
- Develop, write and schedule social media content using a social media management platform, while aligning with organizational goals.
- Organize and plan monthly content schedules across different platforms.
- Attend events and visit facility locations to capture compelling content for reels, stories and graphics.
- Stay current on platform updates, trends and best practices to optimize engagement.
- Conduct light research and assist in creative brainstorming to support content creation.
What you’ll gain:
- Experience working in a Mission-driven, values-based health care organization.
- The opportunity to use your creativity to connect with audiences and share meaningful stories that inspire trust and compassion.
- Professional growth through collaboration with experienced marketing and communications professionals.
- A role where your work directly contributes to community awareness, education and patient engagement.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current student attending college or university pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong understanding of social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok).
- Skilled in writing, content editing and creative storytelling.
- Familiarity with social media management platforms (Hootsuite, Sprout Social).
- Experience with editing short-form video content.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Social Media Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Tips for Your Social Media Internship Search
Apply earlier than your instincts say
Large employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, sometimes in August or September, and close them months before the program starts. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to their start dates, so check listings consistently across the full year rather than waiting for a single hiring season.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Social media hiring teams want something to look at, not just a resume to read. Document two or three complete projects, whether a managed account, a campaign case study, or a content strategy you built for a class or personal project, and make sure each one shows the tools you used and the decisions you made.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and your professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside that campus activity widens the pool you reach and reduces the gap if structured programs fill early.
Practice your interview format before the screen
Social media intern interviews often include a portfolio review, a case or campaign-brief exercise, or a content critique where you evaluate a brand's existing presence and recommend changes. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud, since interviewers weigh how you think through a brief as much as the final recommendation you land on.
Target structured internship programs early
Larger companies run rotational or cohort-based social media programs designed for candidates new to the field, moving interns through content, analytics, and channel management teams in a single summer. These programs recruit competitively and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your timeline and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 32% of the social media internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles that actually fit your situation rather than discovering a mismatch after an interview.
Social Media Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a social media internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For social media candidates, a portfolio of live accounts, campaign case studies, or content calendars gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a social media internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for social media interns is consistent performance on real work, team headcount at the end of the internship, and timing your conversations about a return offer before the program closes. Position for one by delivering results, but don't count on it when planning your job search.
When should I apply for social media internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes opening applications in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and setting up alerts means you catch roles as soon as they open rather than after the first wave of applicants.
Are social media internships paid?
Most professional social media internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Nonprofit and very small organizations occasionally offer unpaid or stipend-only arrangements, so check each listing carefully and factor in cost of living if the role is on-site.
What should a social media internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and link to the work itself, such as live social accounts you managed, published campaign case studies, or content strategy write-ups. Add relevant coursework in marketing, communications, or analytics, and keep the whole resume to one page.
Are there remote social media internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 68% of the social media internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from every location, so apply early and filter by work type to see them without sorting through roles you cannot take.
What is a social media rotational internship?
Some larger companies run structured rotational internship cohorts that move participants through marketing, content, analytics, and channel management teams over a single summer. These programs are designed for candidates new to the field, offer broad exposure across the social media function, and recruit competitively in the fall, often months before the program starts, so apply in the first wave.
Can international students get social media 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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