Summer 2027 Social Media Internship
Location: Must live in Reno, NV, or within 20–40 miles of it
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm PST
Eligibility: Current students or graduates enrolled in Spring 2027
Hours: 20–40/week | Pay: $14/hour
Reports to: Social Media Manager
Timeframe: May 17–August 13, 2027
To apply: Send your resume and cover letter to Dianne Fernandez-Paiz by Friday, March 12, 2027.
We’re seeking someone passionate about using marketing to tell impactful brand stories. The Social Media Intern should have a basic understanding of social platforms and how they can be leveraged to create value for brands and organizations. In this role, you will join a collaborative team and work directly under Estipona Group’s social media team. You will help ensure all client work is delivered on time, error-free, and aligned with each account’s unique social media strategy, all while gaining hands-on experience in the field.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Have a passion for creative writing, content creation and social media
- Are familiar with social media platforms and keep up with emerging trends and digital culture
- Are proficient in Google Workspace, Canva and CapCut
- Are currently pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or another related field
- Are reliable, detail-oriented, collaborative and self-motivated
- Are curious, open to feedback and eager to learn
- Live in Reno/Sparks and have a valid driver’s license for job-related travel, as required
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting social media coverage and event-related content for Hot August Nights, including potential overtime from July 30–August 8, 2027
- Creating social media content, including captions, content ideas and platform-specific copy, in collaboration with the social media team
- Proofreading and editing content to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency with each client’s brand voice
- Researching social media trends, platform updates and content opportunities
- Assisting with community engagement by monitoring comments, responding to messages and fostering positive interactions across client accounts
- Assisting with scheduling and publishing social media content across platforms
- Participating in campaign brainstorms and internal and client meetings
- Assisting with the planning, production and post-production of video shoots, video content and other social media formats
- Supporting, collaborating with and learning from the creative, social, digital and account teams