Social Media Intern

ABOUT MEET MINNEAPOLIS At Meet Minneapolis, our mission is to positively impact the economic and social prosperity of our Minneapolis community by attracting visitors, meetings and events that directly support jobs and local businesses, generating critical revenues. We believe in our shared passion to support the diverse community of Minneapolis through our work and when you're working alongside people who are passionate about their job and the mission of the organization — well, that makes working at Meet Minneapolis a whole lot of fun! Ours is a culture of inclusion and high collaboration. We recognize it's the unique contributions of all of us at Meet Minneapolis that drives our success, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone can thrive and find meaning in their work. SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN Position/Title: Social Media Intern Department: Destination Branding & Strategy Reports to: Social Media Manager Status: Part-time; Internship JOB SUMMARY Meet Minneapolis is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Social Media Intern to support our social media and content creation efforts. Under the direction of our Social Media Manager, this individual will help bring Minneapolis to life across our social channels through video, photography and digital content storytelling. This hands-on internship offers the opportunity to capture and create engaging and dynamic social content highlighting the experiences, attractions, businesses, and neighborhoods that make Minneapolis a must-visit destination. The ideal candidate is passionate about social media, travel, events, arts and culture, food, sports, and storytelling through digital platforms. They will assist with content planning, creation and editing, as well as community engagement and other day-to-day social media activities. This work will provide our social media intern with real-world experience and help build a portfolio of published work. This individual will also embody Meet Minneapolis' organizational values of Service, Collaboration, Inclusion, Passion and Integrity. WHAT YOU'LL DO The Social Media Intern will assist with a variety of projects and assignments, including: Capture photos and videos at Minneapolis attractions, restaurants, events, festivals, sporting events, arts and cultural experiences, and other visitor-focused locations; Assist with video and content storyboarding; Assist with creating social media content, including stories, reels, photos, videos and other platform-specific content; Edit short-form video content for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Facebook; Help organize and maintain digital content assets including photography and video libraries; Support content planning and social media scheduling activities; Attend community events and partner experiences to capture content for Meet Minneapolis social channels; Assist with monitoring comments, messages and tagged content across Meet Minneapolis social platforms; Help identify opportunities to engage with audiences, visitors, partners and community organizations online; Assist with influencer and content creator outreach, coordination and content tracking; Research destination experiences, events and content opportunities; Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Our Social Media Intern will gain hands-on experience in: Social media content creation and digital storytelling; Short-form video production and editing; Destination marketing and tourism promotion; Content planning and social media workflows; Event and experiential content capture; Community management and audience engagement; Influencer and content creator partnerships; Brand voice and social media best practices; Working within a professional marketing and communications team. By the end of the internship, the selected candidate will have contributed to published content and developed portfolio-ready work demonstrating their social media and content creation skills. EDUCATION Actively pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, Advertising, Photography, Film, Graphic Design or a related field. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Interest in social media, content creation and digital storytelling; Experience creating content for personal, academic, volunteer or professional social media channels; Photography and video editing skills; Familiarity with social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube; Familiarity with tools such as CapCut, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Lightroom, Edits or similar platforms is preferred; Interest in Minneapolis, tourism, events, arts and culture, food, sports and entertainment is preferred; Willingness to learn, receive feedback and contribute in a collaborative team environment; Valid driver's license preferred. SKILLS Creative & Communication Skills Strong interest in digital storytelling, social media content creation, and online communities Basic writing and editing skills; Attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills; Comfortable communicating and collaborating with team members. Organization Ability to manage assignments and meet deadlines; Organized and detail-oriented; Able to balance multiple projects Professionalism Positive attitude and eagerness to learn; Dependable and responsible; Comfortable working independently and as part of a team; Professional demeanor while representing Meet Minneapolis at events and community experiences. COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE Must be comfortable using: Mac and/or PC computers; Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with the following is preferred: Instagram; TikTok; Facebook; YouTube; Pinterest; Canva; CapCut; Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative tools. TIMING Start date will be August or September 2026 and continue through Fall semester. Approximately 16–20 hours per week. Schedule is flexible based on class and work commitments. COMPENSATION This is a paid internship. Hourly rate: $17 per hour. BENEFITS Meet Minneapolis offers a benefits package to interns including: 401(k), sick time and personal time. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to: Walk, sit, bend and squat. Talk and hear. Grab, pull or bend items. Lift and/or carry items up to 40 pounds. View items at a close and distant range. Sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time. Use computers for extended periods of time. WORKING CONDITIONS • General office environment at Meet Minneapolis; • Regular opportunities to be out in the community capturing content; • Attendance at events, festivals, attractions, restaurants and partner experiences; • Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required. Note: Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than as “at will” relationship. Meet Minneapolis is an equal opportunity employer. Compensation details: 17 Hourly Wage PI076cb8982da6-25448-40811168aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a