Social Media Marketing Specialist Internships
Social media marketing specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience managing real campaigns, mentorship from working social media marketing specialists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, with AJAIA, FTHRA, and InOnIt among the employers posting roles now.
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Sports Poll Social Media Marketing Intern - 2026/27
Full time/Part time: Part-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Student Employment
JOB SUMMARY
The Social Media Marketing intern is responsible for assisting a range of marketing initiatives with the Seton Hall Sports Poll. Duties include tracking analytics for social media, writing captions for social media posts and creating social media posting schedules.
The Social Media Marketing intern supports the Seton Hall Sports Poll staff to develop and implement outreach and promotional campaigns to boost brand engagement. Candidates should have a deep understanding of the social platforms though the development of platform specific creative and copy.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Social Media Marketing Interns would have the following responsibilities:
- Social media management
- Grow and engage with online sport audiences
- Track social media engagement to identify high-performance ideas for future polls
- Content creation
- Assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns
- Create and distribute content such as blog posts, infographics, videos, and press releases on social media and traditional news outlets
- Create an editorial calendar to promote Sports Poll content
- Lead generation
- Find additional journalists to promote the Seton Hall Sports Poll
- Newsletter promotion
- Create, distribute and build membership for the Seton Hall Sports Poll digital newsletter
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
No prior experience necessary.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
This internship:
- Open any current Seton Hall student
- Work location/office: JH 541
- Social media/digital marketing experience is a plus
CONTACT
Dr. Daniel Ladik, Ph.D.,
Methodologist, Seton Hall Sports Poll
973-275-2485
daniel.ladik@shu.edu
FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY
Not Required
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
Advertised: 25 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Sports Poll Social Media Marketing Intern - 2026/27
Full time/Part time: Part-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Student Employment
JOB SUMMARY
The Social Media Marketing intern is responsible for assisting a range of marketing initiatives with the Seton Hall Sports Poll. Duties include tracking analytics for social media, writing captions for social media posts and creating social media posting schedules.
The Social Media Marketing intern supports the Seton Hall Sports Poll staff to develop and implement outreach and promotional campaigns to boost brand engagement. Candidates should have a deep understanding of the social platforms though the development of platform specific creative and copy.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Social Media Marketing Interns would have the following responsibilities:
- Social media management
- Grow and engage with online sport audiences
- Track social media engagement to identify high-performance ideas for future polls
- Content creation
- Assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns
- Create and distribute content such as blog posts, infographics, videos, and press releases on social media and traditional news outlets
- Create an editorial calendar to promote Sports Poll content
- Lead generation
- Find additional journalists to promote the Seton Hall Sports Poll
- Newsletter promotion
- Create, distribute and build membership for the Seton Hall Sports Poll digital newsletter
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
No prior experience necessary.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
This internship:
- Open any current Seton Hall student
- Work location/office: JH 541
- Social media/digital marketing experience is a plus
CONTACT
Dr. Daniel Ladik, Ph.D.,
Methodologist, Seton Hall Sports Poll
973-275-2485
daniel.ladik@shu.edu
FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY
Not Required
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
Advertised: 25 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Social Media Marketing Specialist Internship Market
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Tips for Your Social Media Marketing Specialist Internship Search
Apply months before your target start date
Large employers recruit summer social media marketing specialist interns the preceding fall, and many close their cohorts before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single application season to open.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Hiring teams for social media marketing specialist interns want proof of work, not just a list of classes. Create and document two or three projects, whether a managed social account, a content calendar with published posts, or a campaign analysis with screenshots and performance data, and make them accessible via a link you can include in every application.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller social media marketing specialist cohorts alongside that campus activity widens the pool you reach and keeps your pipeline moving year-round.
Practice presenting your thinking out loud before interviews
Social media marketing specialist intern screens often include a short case or creative brief, asking you to develop a content idea or diagnose a campaign problem on the spot. Interviewers weigh how you structure your reasoning as much as the final answer, so rehearse out loud, walk through your logic step by step, and get comfortable explaining decisions before you are in the room.
Target structured social media marketing programs at larger companies
Many large employers run cohort-based or rotational marketing internship programs designed specifically to train people new to the field, placing interns across brand, content, and paid channels on a rotating schedule. These programs recruit early, often in the fall for the following summer, and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your interests and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 26% of the social media marketing specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, whether fully remote, hybrid, or on-site, before you start reviewing listings. Filter by work type and location upfront so you are not spending time on roles you cannot take when an offer arrives.
Social Media Marketing Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a social media marketing specialist 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 marketing specialist candidates, a portfolio showing live or published content, campaign case studies, or managed social accounts 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 marketing specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For social media marketing specialist interns, what drives it is performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and whether you understand the return-offer timeline before your internship ends. Position for it by delivering measurable results and expressing interest early, without counting on it as a certain outcome.
When should I apply for social media marketing specialist internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer social media marketing specialist interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September, and those cohorts fill before winter. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so new openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the strongest shot.
Are social media marketing specialist internships paid?
Most professional social media marketing specialist internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and specific figures appear on individual listings where the employer chooses to disclose them. Nonprofit and some agency roles occasionally offer stipends rather than hourly pay, so read each posting carefully before applying.
What should a social media marketing specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects rather than work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the platforms you managed, the content you created, and the results you tracked, with links to live accounts, published posts, or campaign case studies where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework in marketing, communications, or analytics. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote social media marketing specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 74% of the social media marketing specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts tend to fill quickly because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you find a role that fits. Use the work-type filter to see only remote or hybrid listings and avoid sorting through roles you cannot take.
Can international students get social media marketing 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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