Social Media Intern

Social Media Intern

NEBCO is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business, which employs more than 1100 employees across 50 locations spanning the State of Nebraska. NEBCO supplies the construction industry with materials needed to construct buildings, streets and highways. Our business interests also include mining, finance, real estate development, agriculture, transportation, railroading, warehousing, insurance and surety bonding. The company has developed beyond its roots into areas including construction materials, real estate, recreation and philanthropy. NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska's most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses.

Job Summary The Social Media Intern supports the Marketing Department with day-to-day social media execution across NEBCO's portfolio of companies, including 20+ construction industry businesses as well as brands such as Quarry Oaks (events & golf), Fallbrook, NEBCO, The Lincoln Saltdogs, and others. This role assists with content creation, post scheduling, community engagement, and basic performance tracking across multiple social media platforms. The position provides hands-on experience working with both B2B and consumer-facing brands and offers exposure to multiple different industries, experiences, and styles. This position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate class schedules during the school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Abides by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.
• Assists with scheduling and publishing social media content across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and other relevant channels.
• Assists with writing and editing social media captions that align with brand voice, messaging, and campaign goals.
• Supports the management and organization of social media content calendars across multiple NEBCO brands.
• Monitors social media channels for comments and messages and assists with basic community engagement and responses.
• Assists with basic graphic creation for social media using provided templates and tools.
• Supports short-form video editing and formatting for social platforms, including reels, stories, and clips.
• Assists with organizing and maintaining photo and video libraries for easy access and use.
• Helps track basic social media performance metrics such as engagement, reach, and follower growth.
• Assists in compiling simple performance summaries and reports.
• Supports email marketing builds and scheduling as needed.
• Assists with website content updates and other digital marketing tasks as assigned.
• Provides general marketing and administrative support for special projects and campaigns across NEBCO brands.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Journalism, or a related field; and
• experience using social media platforms in a professional, academic, or personal capacity; or
• equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel is desired. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools is a plus.
• Ability to learn new software and digital tools quickly.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid NE Drivers' license with the ability to meet the insurability requirements of the company.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Must be organized and able to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Strong written communication skills required.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow brand guidelines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adjust quickly to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and company communications.
• Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations.

Requirements and Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Condition of Employment Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.