Social Media Marketing Intern

Position Type: Internship (For Academic Credit)
Academic Credit: Up to 4 credits (with academic approval)
Hours: 15–20 hours per week, flexible based on academic credit requirements
Location: Remote
Start: Immediate start available
Duration: Academic term (flexible)

Role Overview

This for-credit internship provides students with hands-on learning in social media marketing, brand communication, and digital engagement within a professional consulting environment. Interns will work under supervision on structured projects designed to support learning, skill development, and real-world application.

This role is educational in nature and emphasizes applied learning rather than employment.

Project Professionals plans to bring on up to four interns for this role to support consistent daily posting and collaboration.

Learning Responsibilities

Interns may support projects such as:

• Creating and posting daily content across company social media channels
• Drafting professional captions aligned to brand voice and business goals
• Managing content calendars and scheduling posts
• Repurposing long-form content into short-form social posts
• Supporting visibility and thought leadership for company leaders and closers
• Tracking engagement and documenting content performance insights

All work is completed under supervision with guidance and feedback.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the internship, students will:

• Understand professional social media strategy and execution
• Develop skills in written communication and brand messaging
• Learn how consulting organizations use content to support growth
• Gain experience managing content calendars and deadlines
• Strengthen accountability, organization, and consistency

Eligibility & Academic Credit

This internship is offered for academic credit only.

• Students must be eligible to receive academic credit through their academic program
• Students are responsible for coordinating approval with their university
• Credit level and weekly hours are determined by academic requirements
• Project Professionals will support required evaluations and documentation

Future Opportunities

While there is no guarantee of employment, strong-performing interns may be considered for future paid opportunities or ongoing collaboration following successful completion of the internship, based on organizational needs and availability.

Preferred Majors

• Marketing
• Communications
• Business Administration
• Digital Media
• Journalism
• Media Studies

Skills Gained

• Social media content strategy and execution
• Professional brand communication
• Content planning and scheduling
• Consulting environment experience
• Collaboration with leadership teams