Social Media Marketing Intern

Why Royal?

• Member and Community Focused: Dedicated to making a positive impact on members and the communities served, going beyond financial services to enrich lives.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborative, values‑driven workplace that evolves and supports each other to achieve goals.
• Professional Growth: Numerous training and advancement opportunities to continuously develop skills.
• Empowerment: Team members are encouraged to make decisions and drive initiatives that help members achieve financial goals.
• Community Involvement: Opportunities to engage with local initiatives and events, making a tangible difference where you live and work.

Responsibilities

• Create high‑quality, engaging social media content (written, video, animated, or graphic) in collaboration with the Marketing team and other departments.
• Schedule and deploy content using social media management tools, maintain a content calendar, and ensure timely delivery across platforms.
• Assist in tracking and reporting key performance indicators, including engagement and production metrics, and input data into spreadsheets.
• Support paid social media campaigns through ideation, deployment, monitoring, and optimization, including A/B testing.
• Research trends, platforms, and competitors to inform strategy and provide recommendations for future content and engagement.
• Contribute to overall Marketing team efforts across various campaigns and media channels, ensuring consistency, creativity, and innovation.

Requirements

• Enrolled at a university or technical college for the full 12‑month internship, pursuing a degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Communications, or a related field.
• Must be bondable.
• Understanding of major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a willingness to learn and collaborate.
• Experience with marketing and graphic design tools such as Canva and Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable using digital tools and technologies, with a basic understanding of analytics and reporting.
• Preferred: Experience working, volunteering, or participating on a team or club while balancing school work.

Pay

$17.85 – $19.98 per hour (candidates with significant related experience may be higher).

Schedule

• Approximately 15–20 hours/week during the school year; 35–40 hours/week during the summer.
• Variable hours between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, based on class schedule.
• Remote work permitted throughout the school year and during breaks.
• Limited‑term, non‑benefit‑eligible position running from May 2027 – May 2028; must commit to the full 12‑month internship.

Training

New team members must attend Foundation Training at the Corporate Center in Eau Claire, WI (9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday and Tuesday of the first week). Out‑of‑town learners will be reimbursed for travel and lodging. The training covers Royal’s culture, core values, and foundational information for success.