About the role#
Walker Sands is looking for a socially savvy marketer to join our team as a Social Media Intern. This 12-week, full-time program runs from January 25 through April 16, 2027. You will work alongside social strategists and account teams to support brand and executive social programs for B2B and technology clients. This role provides hands-on experience with the tools, workflows, and processes used in agency social media programs.
What you'll do#
- Assist with planning, drafting, scheduling, and publishing social content for client brand and executive channels.
- Monitor client channels for comments, mentions, and relevant conversations while assisting with community responses.
- Conduct social listening to identify trends, competitor activity, and engagement opportunities.
- Support content brainstorming and competitive research across social platforms.
- Gather performance data, identify top-performing content, and prepare client-facing reports.
- Research, build, and maintain creator lists to source potential influencer partners.
- Monitor contracted creator content, track deliverables, and gather performance information.
What you'll need#
- A strong interest in social media, digital marketing, and influencer marketing.
- Strong writing, proofreading, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
- Curiosity regarding social media trends, platform changes, and audience behaviors.
- Comfort working across multiple assignments and teams.
- A desire to learn, apply feedback, and build your social media expertise.
- Eligibility for full-time employment upon completion of the program.
- Preferred academic background in Marketing, Communications, or Media Studies.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Compensation: $18 per hour, 40 hours per week.
About Walker Sands
Walker Sands is an integrated B2B growth services agency. It provides strategy, data, content, and digital marketing services to over 100 clients. The firm maintains offices in Chicago, Seattle, and Boston. It employs 236 people and operates as a privately held organization.
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