Social Media Specialist Internships
Social media specialist 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 cover 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 Specialist Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Tips for Your Social Media Specialist Internship Search
Start your search earlier than you think
Large employers open summer social media specialist internship applications the preceding fall, often closing them before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings consistently rather than treating it as a one-season activity.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Social media specialist intern hiring teams want something to assess, not just a resume. Document two or three projects, content campaigns with engagement metrics, analytics reports, or branded channel builds, and make sure each includes the tools you used and a link to the live work or a case study they can open.
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 post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller social media specialist cohorts alongside campus activity widens your pool and reaches opportunities that never appear at a fair.
Practice your interview format before the first screen
Social media specialist intern interviews often include a content or strategy exercise, a mock campaign brief, a channel audit, or a short presentation on how you'd approach a brand challenge. Practice presenting your reasoning out loud, not just drafting answers privately, since interviewers weigh how you think through the problem as much as the final output.
Target structured cohort programs early
Larger companies in media, technology, and consumer brands run dedicated social media intern programs designed to train people new to the field. These cohorts recruit on fixed timelines, fill fast, and often have earlier deadlines than general internship postings. Identify the programs that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 32% of the social media specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before sorting through listings, filtering by location and work type upfront means you spend time on roles you can actually take, not ones you'll rule out at the offer stage.
Social Media Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a social media specialist internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For social media specialist candidates, a curated portfolio of content campaigns, analytics reports, or branded social channels 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 social media specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For social media specialist interns, what drives it most is performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and the employer's return-offer timeline. Position for one by treating every project as a portfolio piece, but keep applying broadly so you're not counting on a single outcome.
When should I apply for social media specialist internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, which means social media specialist internship openings appear year-round rather than in a single window, checking listings regularly across the full academic year is worth the habit.
Are social media specialist internships paid?
Most professional social media specialist internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so you can filter and compare without reaching out to ask.
What should a social media specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects that show the tools you used and the results you measured, for social media specialist candidates, that means content campaigns with engagement data, analytics dashboards, or branded channel builds you can link directly. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and put the portfolio link near the top.
Are there remote social media specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 68% of the social media specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and use the work-type filter to surface them before spots close.
Can international students get social media 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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