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Social Media Intern

Walker Sands15 open roles

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13.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Walker Sands postings stay open a median of 34 days.

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  6. 59.1%60 days
This job: posted 7 days ago

Walker Sands median: 34 days open

The posting

Walker Sands is one of the fastest-growing integrated B2B marketing agencies in the world. We are looking for a high-impact PR Intern to help fuel that continued growth. Compensation for this role is expected to be $18 per hour.

As an agency, we exist to accelerate growth—for our clients, our people, and the B2B industry. We partner with B2B technology and services companies, from high-growth Silicon Valley businesses to global Fortune 500 brands, to drive meaningful business results. At Walker Sands, curiosity sparks new ideas, collaboration makes the work stronger, and people are at the center of everything we do.

Looking for a Social Media internship? Walker Sands is looking for a socially savvy marketer to join our team as a Social Media Intern in our Chicago office (Hybrid). This 12-week, paid internship ($18/hour, 40 hours per week) runs from January 18th through April 9th, 2027, and is designed for early-career professionals passionate about social media, eager to learn, and ready to gain hands-on agency experience.

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Our Social Media Intern will support the Social Media team across day-to-day execution for B2B and technology clients. This role is ideal for someone interested in building hands-on experience across social content, community management, social listening, reporting and influencer marketing.

As part of our Internship Program, you’ll work alongside social strategists and account teams to support both brand and executive social programs. You’ll gain experience with the tools, workflows, and processes behind agency social media programs while learning how social strategy connects to broader client and business objectives.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities):

  • Assist with planning, drafting, scheduling and publishing social content across client brand and executive channels.
  • Monitor client social channels for comments, mentions and relevant conversations, and assist with drafting community responses.
  • Conduct social listening to identify relevant conversations, trends, competitor activity and engagement opportunities.
  • Support content brainstorming, trend research and competitive research across social platforms.
  • Assist with gathering performance data, identifying top-performing content and preparing client-facing reports.
  • Research, build and maintain creator lists, sourcing potential influencer partners based on client and campaign needs.
  • Monitor contracted creator content, track when deliverables go live and gather publicly available performance information to support reporting.

Non-Negotiables

  • You crave candid feedback. You embrace it as a powerful tool for growth.
  • You're a self-starter. You take initiative, ask thoughtful questions, and look for opportunities to contribute.
  • You're analytical. You're curious about what drives social media performance and enjoy using data to uncover insights.
  • You're a collaborative thinker. You enjoy brainstorming, sharing ideas, and working with others to bring creative concepts to life.

What You Bring (Requirements):

  • Interest: Strong interest in social media, digital marketing, and influencer marketing.
  • Communication Skills: Strong writing, proofreading, and communication skills.
  • Attention to Detail: Highly detail-oriented, organized, and committed to producing accurate work.
  • Social Media Knowledge: Curious about social media trends, platform changes, and evolving audience behaviors.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working across multiple assignments and teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Growth Mindset: Eager to learn, apply feedback, and build your social media expertise.

Candidates for this internship must be eligible for full-time employment upon completion of the program. Students who will remain enrolled in a full-time academic program in the semester immediately following the internship (e.g., college sophomores or juniors continuing their undergraduate education) are not eligible to apply. While full-time employment at Walker Sands is not guaranteed for interns, offers may be extended based on individual performance and the availability of open roles at the agency.

What We Offer (Compensation + Benefits):

Pay is only a part of the total rewards package. Below is the starting salary for this role:

  • Internship Benefits: 🏡 Hybrid Work: Mix of in-office and remote work, with tools to stay connected across teams. 📚 Growth Opportunities: Structured learning program, coaching program, and learning events to help you grow professionally. 🌟 Culture: Our agency values our supportive, collaborative culture where we work hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients. Read more on our website here!
  • Our full-time team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package. In addition to the above, Walker Sands team members have access to: 🩺 Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits, and more. 💰 Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services. 🌴 Flexible PTO: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year. 🎉 Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift. 👶 Family Support: Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.

#LI-Hybrid

We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Walker Sands is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes everyone to our team.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

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