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Social Media Intern

Big Onion Hospitality
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Job Title: Paid Social Media Intern
Location: Old Town, Chicago, IL 60610
Duration: Flexible (3–6 months)
Compensation: Paid Internship $20/hr

About Us:

Big Onion Hospitality is dynamic and innovative team with a mission to make each and every guest feel as though they are walking into our own personal home. As part of our growth, we're looking for a passionate Paid Social Media Intern to join our marketing team. This internship offers hands-on experience in hospitality social media advertising and strategy, working with Sprout, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky and other popular social media channels.

Responsibilities:

  • Campaign Management: Assist in the creation, setup, and management of organic and paid social media campaigns across multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
  • Creative Collaboration: Work closely with the creative team to develop engaging ad creatives and optimize copy in unique brand voice for different concepts.
  • Social Media Strategy: Help brainstorm and implement paid social media strategies aimed at increasing brand awareness, lead generation, followers and engagement.
  • Market Research: Conduct research to identify new trends, competitors, and opportunities within paid social media advertising.

Requirements:

  • Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of social media platforms, specifically Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and more
  • Basic knowledge of paid advertising strategies and tools (e.g., Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads, etc.).
  • Familiarity with social media analytics and reporting tools.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
  • Creative and proactive mindset with a passion for digital marketing.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred (but not required):

  • Experience in managing paid social media campaigns.
  • Knowledge of Google Analytics or other performance tracking platforms.
  • Interest or background in design and creative development.
  • Experience with WordPress or other content management systems
  • Direct experience managing influencer relations

Benefits:

  • Gain hands-on experience in social media advertising and digital marketing.
  • Ability to have direct impact on the social media presence for Big Onion Hospitality brands.
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work hours and potential for remote work.
  • Opportunity to be part of a fun, collaborative, and innovative team.
  • Potential for full-time employment after internship completion based on performance.

If you're interesting in gaining real-world experience in social media marketing and contribute to the growth of an exciting brand, we want to hear from you!

To Apply: Please send your resume, a brief cover letter, and any relevant portfolio samples to marketing@bigonioninc.com with subject “LET'S GOOO"