Social Media Marketing Intern

About the Role

Accertify is seeking a creative, curious, and results-driven Social Media Marketing Intern to help bring our brand to life across digital channels. This hands-on opportunity offers experience in content development, social media management, performance analysis, employer branding support, and exploring new tools. You will actively execute Accertify’s social media strategy, primarily on LinkedIn, while enhancing our YouTube presence. Working from a content calendar and defined KPIs, you will create and publish content, track performance, identify opportunities, and take ownership of projects from concept to completion. This internship is ideal for building a marketing portfolio, gaining exposure to corporate and employer branding, experimenting with emerging AI tools, and making an impact on a growing global brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging LinkedIn content using Sprout Social, embodying Accertify’s brand voice and content strategy.
• Enhance and maintain Accertify’s YouTube presence, identifying opportunities to improve existing content and channel visibility.
• Monitor social media activity and audience engagement to identify trends, insights, and actionable opportunities.
• Track performance against channel KPIs and develop regular reports to understand effectiveness and areas for improvement.
• Own and maintain the content calendar and assigned projects in Asana, ensuring initiatives are organized and on schedule.
• Support HR recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives by creating graphics, videos, social media assets, and promotional materials that showcase Accertify’s culture and employee experience.
• Take ownership of special marketing projects, including researching emerging AI and marketing tools, evaluating opportunities within budget, and navigating approval processes.
• Support the continuity of the internship program by assisting with recruitment, selection, and onboarding of the next Social Media Marketing Intern, and by sharing knowledge and best practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone across platforms and audiences.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn.
• Experience with or interest in digital content creation using Adobe Express or similar platforms for graphics, short-form videos, presentations, and employer branding materials.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience with Sprout Social, Asana, or similar content calendars, project management, or social media management platforms is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a marketing, communications, or related program.

Details:

• Location: Hybrid, based in Itasca, IL (remote considered).
• Hours: 20 hours/week.
• Duration: 6 to 12 months.
• Reports to: Head of Revenue Marketing.
• Compensation: $20.00 per hour.