Are you a creative and driven student seeking hands-on marketing and communications experience? Wingard is seeking a Marketing & Communications Intern to support our social media and PR teams this fall. This internship provides an opportunity to work on real-world projects, contribute to strategic efforts, and build valuable skills in social media marketing, content creation, and public relations.
Position Details
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida
- Position Type: Internship (10-15 hours per week)
- Duration: Fall semester, with the opportunity to extend to spring
what you'll do:
- Assist with social media content creation across multiple platforms.
- Help brainstorm ideas and assist with social strategy execution.
- Track social media metrics and make recommendations to support client strategies.
- Assist with writing and editing blog posts, supporting internal and client content strategies.
- Learn the basics of social media marketing across multiple social platforms.
- Support the PR team with media list development and research.
- Track media coverage and compile reports for internal and client use.
- Draft press releases, media alerts, and pitches.
- Provide general administrative support to the marketing and PR teams as needed.
- Assist with event planning and logistics.
- Attend internal and client meetings.
- Learn the Account Service basics like project management and editorial calendars.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHO YOU ARE:
- A current college student studying marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
- A strong writer and communicator with keen attention to detail.
- Passionate about digital marketing and storytelling.
- Familiar with social media platforms and basic content creation tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms are a plus!).
- A proactive team player with strong organizational and time-management skills and the ability to pivot.
What you'll gain:
- Hands-on experience in a fast-paced agency environment.
- Exposure to both social media marketing and public relations.
- Portfolio-building projects and opportunities for creative input.
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Intern will be paid an hourly rate of $15 per hour, working 10-15 hours per week. During the first few weeks, the intern will work in person to make the onboarding process smoother, and from there, a hybrid schedule can be built with at least one day a week in person at the office.
Wingard will provide access to a temporary company device, company email, and the necessary software systems for work.
If you're ready to build your social media and PR skills in a collaborative and creative setting, we'd love to hear from you! To apply, please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and a writing sample to jobs@wearewingard.com. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST.