Content Strategy-Social Media Intern
Overview
*Only completed applications will be reviewed. Please scroll down and review the "Your Application Submission Must Include" section for how to apply and what to include.
This full-time paid internship is 40 hours per week and runs June 27, 2024 - January 17, 2025.
Deadline for submissions: March 10.
Position Overview
FleishmanHillard is a global integrated communications agency delivering transformational outcomes for some of the world's biggest brands. We are looking for a Creative Content Intern to join our St. Louis team. This paid, full-time internship position is an integral part of our dynamic team. Candidates work closely with staff across social media strategy and activation, paid media and advertising, social media research and data analytics, and more. From consumer brands to government agencies, trade associations to embassies, this position touches many high-profile accounts in FleishmanHillard's global client network.
At FleishmanHillard you define it. We help you make it happen. Are you ready to join the team?
This full-time paid internship is 40 hours per week and runs from June 27, 2024 - January 17, 2025. This internship offers a hybrid work experience (remote and in-office). Note: candidates are required to work onsite in our St. Louis office at least three times a week.
Responsibilities
Day-to-day (and hour-to-hour) responsibilities may span from crafting customized web and social metrics reports, assisting in the management and creation of paid and organic social campaigns, mobile and social sites or applications, navigating content management systems and emerging social platforms, conducting social media researching and ongoing monitoring, providing background research on client-specific issues, identifying influencers, drafting content on behalf of clients, etc. Online communication is constantly evolving - therefore so does our work!
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have at least a 3.0 GPA, previous relevant internship experience(s) and completed their junior year of college. Recent graduates are preferred. This is a full-time internship that runs throughout the academic calendar, and we are unable to accommodate class schedules. The candidates must also display an eagerness to expand their skills in social-focused communications, marketing, advertising and project management. The ideal candidate for this position must be social media savvy, extremely comfortable making recommendations for content ideas, willing to interpret social performance data, detail-oriented and able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Specifically, the candidate should also have some experience in the following areas:
- Familiarity with social media platforms in a professional perspective (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.).
- Familiarity with social listening and analysis to inform social media strategy and/or content creation.
- Strong writing skills, and ability to draft short-form and long-form content for social platforms (including copy for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, etc.).
- Experience with or ability to learn to use social media management software and other media monitoring tools, Google analytics and other website monitoring tools.
- Ability to write clear and concise recommendations for content ideas, informed by social trends or topics, data insights or other rationale.
- Ability to be proactive and independent thinker; willing to collaborate with a multi-disciplined team to achieve client goals.
- Experience with paid social media tools such as Facebook Ad Manager, Twitter Ads Manager and LinkedIn Ads Manager is a plus, as well as proficiency analyzing and interpreting performance data.
- Committed to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Your application submission must include ALL of the following:
- Cover letter expressing interest in the internship program
- Resume
- Writing samples (two if possible): Examples could be something written for a classroom assignment or previous internship or job (press release, pitch letter, media kit), a campus newspaper or magazine article, an essay, letter, or memo of some sort or sample social media posts done for a project or client
Our Story
We're more motivated by what we can give than what we receive. That holds true for our colleagues, clients and communities across cultures and time zones. We believe giving our best is only possible in an environment that empowers us to truly be our best, so we focus on creating belonging for all and caring for the whole person. Because when you belong and have what you need to thrive - both at work and in life - you're free to be you. To pursue your dreams and passions. To be bold and try new things, in the name of personal and professional growth and of work that leads to meaningful progress for the world. So, we respect and support one another amid differences and we acknowledge and celebrate who each of us is. We accept that we don't all have to have the same perspectives, beliefs, background or experiences to do great things together. A combination of our employee experience, industry-leading client work, global community service and contributions to inclusion has earned FleishmanHillard recognition as 2021, 2022 and 2023 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year - The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.
FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their week, in accordance with their local office hybrid work policy. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees' lives. We acknowledge that our people are diverse individuals with unique circumstances and needs, and therefore our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.
FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply - only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $17.50-$20 an hour.
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.
