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Brand & Social Strategy Intern

Telegraph Creative, Birmingham, AL, United States


Overview
Telegraph is seeking a Brand & Social Strategy Intern to support the intersection of brand strategy, content strategy and social execution.

This is not a traditional internship. You’ll be embedded in real client work, helping shape how brands are positioned, expressed, and experienced across channels.

We’re looking for someone who is curious, proactive and detail-oriented, with a desire to understand not just what gets made, but why it works.

This in-office position is located in Birmingham, AL.

What You’ll Do
Strategy & Brand

Conduct market, audience and competitive research

Support development of brand positioning and messaging frameworks

Assist in writing creative briefs and strategic inputs

Participate in discovery sessions, brainstorms and naming exercises

Social & Content

Assist in building social content calendars grounded in strategy

Conduct trend and platform research to inform content decisions

Support community management and engagement

Collaborate with creative team to execute content aligned to brand voice

Manage content scheduling via platforms like HeyOrca

Measurement & Insights

Pull and analyze performance data and reporting metrics

Identify insights and optimization opportunities

Monitor competitors, trends and cultural signals

What We’re Looking For

Someone pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or related field

Strong interest in brand strategy, social media and digital marketing

Excellent organization, communication and time management skills

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

A proactive mindset – takes initiative and flags issues early

Well-versed in trends and policies across platforms, such as LinkedIn, Meta, YouTube and X

Experience with tools like Google Analytics, HeyOrca or Hootsuite is a plus

What Sets This Role Apart

Direct exposure to real client strategy and decision-making

Hands‑on experience across brand strategy, content strategy and social execution

Opportunity to contribute ideas, not just complete tasks

Mentorship from senior leaders across brand, social and content strategy

Who This Is For

Someone who wants more than an internship.

Someone who wants to learn how brands are actually built – from insight to execution.

Someone who is ready to contribute, not just observe.

Reporting Structure

Reports to Chief Strategy Officer

Works closely with Social Media Strategist, Creative and Accounts Services teams

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