Social Media Intern

Social Media Intern
Grounded Solutions & Patriot Excavating are seeking a highly capable, self-directed Social Media Intern to help manage and grow the social media presence of both companies.

About the Role
This role is ideal for someone who understands storytelling, branding, and performance, and who is self-motivated to execute at a high level. The intern will work independently with little supervision while creating content specifically for Grounded Solutions and Patriot Excavating. The position requires local proximity to visit job sites occasionally to capture content.

Location
Mix of in‑office and remote work + on‑site content capture in Central Indiana + surrounding areas.

Compensation
Pay: $17 per hour; $50 weekly gas stipend.

Time Commitment
~10–20 hours per week for 6–8 weeks over the summer.

What We’re Looking For

Self‑directed and proactive

Willing to be pushed forward to hit goals

Open to feedback and able to implement it quickly

Curious and intellectually engaged

Flexible and adaptable in a fast‑moving environment

Design‑capable (strong visual eye; Canva/Adobe experience preferred)

Detail‑oriented and data‑aware

High integrity and aligned with our core values

Someone who truly understands brand, audience, and execution

Responsibilities

On‑site content capture (photo + video) at job sites as needed

Shooting and editing short‑form video and image‑based content

Creating cohesive visual assets aligned with brand standards

Attending weekly production meetings to assess which projects are ready for content capture and working with project managers to acquire information as needed

Developing content storylines and themes that align with the brands

Translating real‑world projects into compelling, trust‑building narratives

Planning content calendars aligned with marketing goals

Posting content across agreed social platforms

Writing captions that reflect brand voice and positioning

Supporting light community engagement as needed

Tracking performance metrics (reach, engagement, growth)

Reporting insights and recommendations

Developing a strategy based on data and feedback

What You’ll Learn

How to build and manage a consistent brand voice

Basics of content strategy and campaign execution

Social media analytics and performance tracing

Employer branding and recruitment marketing

Cross‑functional collaboration in a growing organization

How To Apply
Applicants should submit the following materials via email:

Your resume

Examples of past social media or content creation work, such as:

Links to social media accounts you’ve managed

Content portfolios (video, photo, graphics, reels, stories, etc.)

Case studies or brief explanations of your role in past projects (optional but encouraged)

Local candidates are strongly preferred due to occasional on‑site content capture needs.

Only applicants who submit both a resume and relevant work samples will be considered.

Email:

Terra Hamilton at terrah@groundedin.com

Grounded Solutions is licensed, bonded, and insured in the state of Indiana.

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