Social Media Intern

Job Description Brilliant PR & Marketing, one of the most respected and rapidly growing agencies focused on family-oriented brands, seeks a REMOTE Social Media Intern, 15 hours a week to help support the agency’s growing, award-winning team for our Fall/Winter (September-January) semester. Who We Are Brilliant is a unique PR agency celebrating 16 years in business with nearly 30 team members who work remotely across the United States. We provide the resources necessary for remote work and foster community through virtual events and Slack interactions. Team members are expected to be available online during regular business hours, with occasional travel for events and trade shows. What We Do We serve consumer lifestyle brands, focusing on families and products such as baby and maternity, toys and games, tech, housewares, and food. Our operations are fully remote and we collaborate across diverse teams. Our Dream Team Member Resourceful, committed, and deliberate. Reads media, scrolls TikTok, and enjoys spotting trends. Excited about building a strong career foundation post‑graduation. Appreciates the art of social media and all of its moving parts. Potential Responsibilities Include Social Media Strategy and Content Management: Develop expertise in social media strategy and content management, assist the team in the design, execution, and management of content across various platforms. Build weekly and monthly editorial calendars to promote client brands on social media. Ensure brand messaging is consistent. Content Creation: Create and distribute content such as gifs, infographics, videos, and photos on social media. Support the creative process by designing graphics and producing short video content, such as reels and TikToks, to showcase client products. Write social media captions that speak to the client’s target audience. Help create and edit short‑form videos and assist with photo/video shoots. Community Management: Monitor comments, engage with followers, and identify posts where clients are tagged or mentioned. Track engagement and use social listening to identify high‑performing ideas and trends for scalability. Actively participate in community management, including responding to comments, DMs, and searching for UGC. Creative Brainstorming and Ideation: Contribute to brainstorming sessions, providing ideas for campaigns and content aligned with client goals. Perform research on competitive brands and the broader social media landscape, making recommendations accordingly. Brainstorm and research ideas for original content. Suggest new strategies for increasing engagement. Maintenance of Social Media Links: Compile product links for posts and request attribution links from partners. Manage and update “link in bio” sections across platforms, keeping links current. Requirements for a Successful Candidate You must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior. Previous internship experience in social media marketing is required. 3.0 GPA or above. Commit at least 15 hours a week during office hours (8‑5 your time zone). Excellent writing skills. Strong affinity and familiarity with social media platforms; be an active user and stay curious about trends. Strong organizational abilities. Professional demeanor and a drive to succeed. Eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions. Resourceful attitude and keen attention to detail. Prior to applying please contact your College or University Career Center to verify eligibility for college credits for an internship (accepting credit hours is not required). If selected, Brilliant will reimburse you $250 each month for using your personal cell phone, computer, and home internet. #J-18808-Ljbffr