Fall 2026 Social Media Intern

About the role#

The Fall 2026 Social Media Internship at Idea Peddler offers hands-on experience in a professional agency environment. Interns work directly with the Copywriter, Account Coordinator, and Director of Strategy on a variety of short-term and long-term projects. This role is designed for individuals eager to develop their professional skills through active participation in client-facing work.

What you'll do#

• Compose social media content based on client objectives and provided materials.
• Execute a results-driven social media strategy.
• Develop and curate engaging content across multiple social media platforms.
• Assist in the creation and editing of written, video, and photo content.
• Maintain a unified brand voice across all channels.
• Collaborate with the social team to build and manage a social media calendar.
• Monitor industry trends and interact with users by responding to messages and comments.
• Review analytics and generate reports on key performance metrics.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment or background in Marketing, Media Studies, Communications, Business Administration, or Graphic Design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as a collaborative team player.
• A high level of interest in social media, marketing, and advertising.
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined, proactive approach to tasks.

Location & details#

• Location: Austin, Texas.
• Term: September 1, 2026, through December 18, 2026.
• Modality: Hybrid. The role requires being in-office at least 80% of the time (16 hours per week).
• Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week.
• Compensation: This is a paid internship.