2027 Summer Social Media Marketing Intern

About the Role

WoodmenLife is seeking a Social Media Marketing Intern to join our team in Omaha, Nebraska for the Summer of 2027. This position offers hands-on experience in social media marketing, content strategy, brand storytelling, campaign execution, and analytics. The 10-week program aims to integrate interns who bring fresh perspectives and contribute to value-added work, enhancing our talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in the WoodmenLife internship and leadership development activities.
• Completes a capstone presentation highlighting internship project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings.
• Researches social media trends, audience preferences, industry best practices, and competitor activity.
• Assists with content development, including writing captions, identifying visual assets, and supporting campaign concepts.
• Supports planning and implementation of social media campaigns.
• Monitors social media platforms and assists with community engagement activities.
• Assists in maintaining social media content calendars and planning tools.
• Assists with social listening, performance reporting, and analytics tracking.
• Prepares reports and recommendations that support social media strategy and organizational goals.
• Participates in team meetings and contributes creative ideas for audience engagement and brand storytelling.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong written communication and content creation skills.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital marketing principles.
• Strong creativity, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from data.
• Experienced creating or managing social media content for school, work, volunteer, or extracurricular organizations.
• Ability to craft clear, concise, and effective prompts to get accurate results from generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
• Familiar with AI-powered work tools (e.g., Copilot) for content development, data analysis, and productivity enhancement.
• Demonstrates ability to leverage AI technologies to streamline workflows, promote fair and unbiased work practices, and coach teams on safe, ethical, and effective AI use.
• Understands the responsible use of AI, including data privacy, security, and ethical considerations.
• Meets attendance and punctuality expectations.
• Passion for making an impact in local communities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Rising Junior, Senior, or graduate student.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.

What We Offer

• Engaging activities and skill development with an intern cohort.
• Real-world experience and mentorship to prepare you for a meaningful career.
• Paid volunteer events to make an impact in your community.
• A flexible and hybrid work environment.
• WoodmenLife’s Home Office closes at noon on Fridays.