Spring 2026: Social Media Intern

Social Media Intern

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to hit the ground running with various projects? Do you embrace creative and analytical challenges while thinking outside of the box? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this opportunity is for you.

The Social Media division of The Shark Group is looking for the right, determined individual to join our team. If you think you have what it takes, then we want to meet you. 

Overview: The Shark Group is a Marketing and Consulting firm that offers branding solutions for top brands and celebrities. Founded by Daymond John, star of ABC’s hit show Shark Tank, our goal is to tap into the heart of a brand and position it for success.

All applicants must have the following skills:

• Strong knowledge of major social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and more.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong eye for grammar, spelling, tone, and clarity.
• Creative thinking and the ability to brainstorm and develop unique, engaging content.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure brand-voice consistency and accurate reporting.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong initiative and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work independently on projects.
• Interest or experience in content creation, copywriting, analytics, or digital organization.
• Basic understanding of analytics and eagerness to improve performance metrics.
• Experience with or willingness to learn tools such as Canva, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Dropbox, and scheduling platforms.

As an intern, you will gain educational experience by:

• Participating in day-to-day social media execution including content creation, scheduling, posting, and campaign support.
• Developing and drafting engaging copy, captions, tweets, and short-form content across platforms.
• Creating or assisting with basic graphics, visuals, or short video edits as needed.
• Supporting content planning by brainstorming ideas, maintaining content calendars, and ideating for future campaigns.
• Conducting research on trends, talent, analytics insights, competitors, and brand-voice best practices.
• Tracking, analyzing, and reporting on content performance to support data-driven decision-making.
• Organizing and managing digital assets, Dropbox files, content archives, and internal documents.
• Collaborating with designers, marketers, and other team members to support a variety of social media projects.
• Staying informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging formats to inspire innovation.
• Supporting department staff with additional ad-hoc and special projects as needed.

Learning outcomes include:

• Strengthened skills in social media content creation, writing, editing, and storytelling.
• Improved understanding of analytics tools, KPIs, and performance metrics to assess content effectiveness.
• Experience developing content calendars and executing social strategy.
• Ability to maintain brand voice and visual consistency across platforms.
• Increased confidence using tools such as Canva and Google Drive applications.
• Hands-on experience contributing to both creative and operational aspects of social media.
• Enhanced ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage deadlines, and collaborate within a team.
• Knowledge of branding strategies and how social media supports business goals.

Requirements:

• Passion for social media.
• Ability to intern virtually at least 3 days per week for 4–6 hours per day during office hours of 10am–6pm EST.
• Current enrollment in a college or university with the ability to receive credit for the internship.
• Official school letter acknowledging proof of enrollment and eligibility.
• Reliable wifi and a working computer or laptop for remote work.

This is an unpaid internship; however, a daily attendance stipend of $10 per day will be paid out at the end of each month via a mailed check.

The Shark Group is in compliance with all State and Federal labor laws and guidelines.