Social Media Marketing Intern – Summer 2026

# Social Media Marketing Intern – Summer 2026## •### @hermesclePosted on 12/12/2025•Full-time## Job Description\*\*Social Media Marketing Intern – Summer 2026\*\***Location:** Cleveland, OH**Hours:** ~20 hours per week**Term:** May – August 2026**Compensation:** Paid internship**Join Our Team!**We’re looking for a Social Media Marketing Intern for Spring 2026! If you love running, creativity, and connecting with a vibrant community, this is your chance to help us bring race-day energy online. You’ll create posts, videos, and stories for all our social channels, capture live event moments, and help runners, volunteers, and fans feel the excitement. 20 hours/week, paid, and full of hands-on experience!We’re a Cleveland-based race management and timing team passionate about bringing runners together — from first-timers to lifelong marathoners. Every event we produce is built around community, connection, and that post-race finish line feeling. We’re looking for a creative and motivated Social Media Intern who can help us share those stories and moments all season long.**Position Overview:**The Social Media Marketing Intern will help bring the energy of race day to life online. From capturing finish-line smiles to designing countdown posts and recapping events, you’ll be part of the team that connects runners, volunteers, and partners year-round.\*\*Responsibilities:\*\** Assist in building and managing content across all social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, X, LinkedIn).* Create and schedule engaging posts, stories, and short-form videos that reflect the running community’s energy and spirit.* Capture and edit live content at races — think finish line celebrations, volunteers in action, and race-day vibes.* Help brainstorm and produce creative series (runner spotlights, training tips, race previews, photo challenges).* Organize and maintain a library of photo and video content for future use.* Track engagement and help suggest ideas to boost reach and interaction.* Collaborate with our team on marketing campaigns, emails, and race promotions.* Stay up to date on social trends and apply them creatively to our events and community.\*\*What We’re Looking For:\*\** A current college student (sports management, sports marketing, communications, journalism, or related major).* Active user of social media with a good sense of what content connects and inspires people.* Creative, resourceful, and excited to bring ideas to the table.* Strong writing and visual storytelling skills.* Experience with Canva, CapCut, or Adobe tools a plus.* Reliable and organized, with the ability to balance multiple projects.* A love of running, fitness, or live events is a major bonus (but not required — we’ll make you a fan fast!).\*\*What You’ll Gain:\*\** Hands-on experience managing social media for large-scale events.* A creative outlet with the freedom to test ideas and see your work in action.* Opportunities to attend races, meet the running community, and build your professional portfolio.* Mentorship and practical insight into sports marketing, events, and storytelling.LocationHybridCleveland, OhioPayPay not disclosedSimilar roles/responsibilitiesSocial Media InternMarketing Intern #J-18808-Ljbffr