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Social Media Marketing Intern

Salty Ranch Marketing, Dallas, TX, United States


Overview
Summer Social Media & Marketing Internship (For College Credit)

5–10 hours/week | Remote or Dallas-based

Company Description
Salty Ranch Marketing

is a boutique social media and brand strategy studio based in Dallas, helping businesses grow through thoughtful content, strategic storytelling, and creative digital marketing. Working with clients ranging from lifestyle brands and artists to hospitality and service-based businesses, Salty Ranch blends strategy with aesthetics to build brands people connect with.

Founded after experience in both agency settings and in-house marketing director roles, Salty Ranch offers a more personal, collaborative approach than a traditional agency. This is a founder-led business (just me!), which means interns gain direct exposure to the real behind-the-scenes of running and growing a social media business. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants hands-on experience, mentorship, and a real look into what it takes to build a career—or even a business—in social media and marketing.

Role Description
This is a highly collaborative internship working directly alongside the founder of Salty Ranch. This is not a traditional “intern doing admin tasks” role—you’ll get exposure to both the creative and strategic side of social media, while learning the backend of how client work and a boutique marketing business actually operates. You’ll support content ideation, social strategy, trend research, graphic design, and campaign execution while contributing fresh ideas and creative perspective.

This role is ideal for someone who is interested in:

Learning how social media works beyond what you see on the front end

Getting mentorship from someone who has worked in agencies and built an independent business

Exploring freelance, entrepreneurship, or one day starting a social media business of your own

Building real-world experience for internship credit in a flexible, supportive environment

This internship can be fully remote , with optional in-person collaboration if you’re based in Dallas.

What You’ll Help With

Social media content ideation and trend research

Graphic creation and content support (Canva/Capcut experience is a major plus)

Assisting with content calendars and campaign planning

Supporting client social media strategy execution

Researching trends, platform updates, and creative opportunities

Contributing ideas for brand growth and engagement

Getting exposure to client communication and the business side of social media

Who You Are

Seeking

college internship credit

(preferred)

Passionate about social media, digital culture, and what’s trending

Creative, hungry, and eager to learn

Strong eye for design, branding, and aesthetics

Interested in both strategy and content creation

Self-starter who can work independently but loves collaboration

Excited about mentorship and learning the “why” behind marketing decisions

Curious about entrepreneurship or building something of your own one day

Preferred Qualifications

Background in Marketing, Communications, Design, or related field

Experience or strong interest in social media marketing

Familiarity with Canva, CapCut, IG, TT, Claude or similar creative tools

Basic understanding of social platforms and analytics is a plus

Strong communication skills and attention to detail

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