Social Media Intern

Social Media & Brand Intern
Apply by: May 29, 2026 – Schedule: Part‑time, 15–20 hours/week – Term: Summer 2026, temporary – Salary: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications, in alignment with the level of responsibility assigned).

Simantel is seeking an enthusiastic and creative intern to work in‑person with our Brand Team at our Peoria, Illinois office during summer 2026. This internship provides a paid opportunity for students to gain hands‑on experience in social media content creation and brand marketing within a fast‑paced agency environment. Interns will collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to real work that impacts the agency’s brand presence and build confidence in their creative and communication skills.

About Us
Simantel is a full‑service marketing agency with 40(ish) years of experience working with heavy‑industry brands. Because of our long‑term client relationships, our knowledge of B2B products and services runs deep. We are also highly skilled in working with heavily matrixed organizations that sell through a distribution network of dealers or reps.

All the work Simantel does supports our comprehensive approach to Customer Experience (CX). We’ve built our business on crafting positive, engaging customer experiences at every point in the industrial consumer journey. To start, we go back to the beginning: the individual. Our obsessive customer focus shines a spotlight on the person behind the product – who they are, what they think, how they act and where they live.

Located in downtown Peoria, Illinois with 140+ Simantelites across 20+ states, we staff expert researchers, strategists, analysts, designers, writers, developers, videographers and more. Whether it’s a stand‑alone strategy, an activation project, or a mix of both, we keep projects running on time and on budget with our agile project management skills. From beginning to end and every place in between, we’ve got it covered.

Why Intern at Simantel?

Opportunity to learn and grow in your field of interest

Direct contact with leadership

Mentorship with experienced Simantelites

Fun, fast‑paced environment where it’s all about the people

Potential to secure a permanent position upon graduation

Responsibilities

Support the Brand Team in planning and producing engaging, authentic social media content that strengthens Simantel’s brand presence, highlights company culture and supports ongoing brand marketing initiatives

Capture and produce short‑form video content for social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook

Edit video content and write post captions optimized for engagement and platform performance

Design static graphics and carousel content for social media use on platforms including Instagram and LinkedIn

Photograph employee events, office culture moments and internal activities for brand storytelling purposes

Execute against a pre‑developed social media content calendar while maintaining attention to deadlines and priorities

Conduct competitor and social trend research to identify content opportunities and emerging best practices

Collaborate with team members to proactively source employees, stories and moments that support brand visibility and engagement

Support the team in maintaining a consistent and authentic social media presence across channels

Meet with team members, as required, to ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned projects

Eagerly share and exchange thoughts and ideas with others in a positive and supportive manner

Manage schedules and priorities to meet deadlines

Expected Outcomes

Successfully complete assigned social media and content production tasks

Contribute to a consistent and engaging social media presence for the Simantel brand

Demonstrate creativity and strong storytelling through video, photography and graphic design

Produce content that reflects Simantel’s culture, values and personality

Showcase strong communication and collaboration skills while working with employees and internal teams

Demonstrate attention to detail, organization and the ability to execute efficiently in a fast‑paced environment

Provide thoughtful ideas informed by social trends, competitor research and audience engagement opportunities

Demonstrate an increased comprehension of brand marketing, content strategy and social media execution within an agency environment

Requirements to Produce Outcomes

Be a team player

Ask questions

Contribute ideas

Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Have a proactive and creative mindset

Have a positive attitude

Have strong attention to detail

Be comfortable engaging with employees and collaborating with others

Have a mindset for continual learning opportunities

Skills and Abilities

Pursuing a Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Graphic Design or related major (or relevant coursework)

Experience capturing and editing content using iPhone or similar mobile tools

Familiarity with short‑form video editing for social media platforms

Working knowledge of graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator or Canva preferred

Experience or knowledge of social media scheduling platforms, like Sprout Social, a bonus

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments simultaneously

Energy and enthusiasm for social media, content creation and brand storytelling

Integrity, reliability and professionalism

Internship Schedule

Working schedule to be no more than 28 hours per week in‑person at our Peoria, IL office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays between hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Average hours expected to be 15–20 hours per week

Times to be discussed, with flexibility to work Mondays/Fridays as needed or desired

The application deadline to apply is May 29th, 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage anyone interested to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Simantel is not currently hiring individuals for this position who require sponsorship under U.S. immigration laws to be lawfully employed.

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