2027 Summer Internship (US), Social Media

About the Role

The Social Media Team at Zebra plays a pivotal role in amplifying Zebra’s brand, building credibility with customers and partners, and driving meaningful engagement through social-first content. This marketing internship will provide a foundation to explore and apply for Zebra's Marketing Development Program (MDP), a two-year, full-time rotational program.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating engaging, human-centric, and informative social media posts for Zebra’s corporate social media channels.
• Analyzing and evaluating posted content via Zebra’s social media management tool to determine what posts resonate with our audience.
• Utilizing social listening dashboards to track current industry-specific conversations that our teams can lean into for new and relevant social media content.
• Researching, publishing, and writing social media copy for relevant third-party and Zebra content for Zebra’s Employee Advocacy Channel in efforts to increase overall employee engagement and visibility.
• Assisting with the preparation of social media posts for Zebra’s executive thought leaders.
• Assisting with special projects within the External Communications team.
• Developing planning, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Increasing technology knowledge and skills, especially as it relates to Zebra's product portfolio.
• Managing team-based work assignments.
• Practicing interpersonal skills to connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow-up activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Hybrid work: 3 days/week in the Lincolnshire, IL office.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, or English.
• Must have an anticipated graduation date between 2027-2028.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using social media networks in a professional capacity.
• Basic understanding of social media management tools such as Sprinklr, Sprout, or Hootsuite.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Adaptability and Learning Agility – Willingness to learn quickly, embrace new tools or methods, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Technical Skills – Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic familiarity with technology solutions.
• Integrity – Commitment to ethical behavior and confidentiality.

Internship Benefits

• Summer Fridays, As Applicable With Your Team
• 30+ Social and Professional Events in 12 Weeks
• Global Immersion With Your Teams and Interns
• Intern Allowance (when applicable)
• Salary: USD $25.50/hour