Digital Communications Intern - Summer 2026

CHEEKWOOD • Belle Meade, TN

20h

About The Position

The marketing department at Cheekwood is offering an internship for undergraduate students working towards a degree in Interactive Media, Digital Media, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Advertising or any related major. Recent graduates will also be considered. As a Digital Communications Intern, you will collaborate with our marketing team and other departments to create engaging digital content, with a primary focus on producing video content for Cheekwood’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with video editing software, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro, and familiarity with other video editing applications such as CapCut.
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for design and aesthetics.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Please note: Interns will be required to use their personal smartphones to capture videos and photographs for social media purposes.
• Must be an undergraduate enrolled in an accredited college pursuing a degree in Interactive Media, Digital Media, Public Relations, Marketing, Video Production, Communications, Advertising or any related major.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or Illustrator is a plus.
• Working knowledge of DSLR camera is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Social Media Specialist to create content for Cheekwood’s social media channels. This may include writing blog posts, creating graphics, editing photos or videos, and developing multimedia content.
• Capture photographs and film footage of exhibitions, programs, tours, and events for marketing and social media purposes, occasionally requiring evening and weekend availability.
• Participate in all stages of content creation, from pre-production planning to production and post-production editing.
• Assist the Social Media Specialist in researching trends, brainstorming ideas, and creating a weekly video plan for TikTok and Instagram that aligns with Cheekwood’s brand and resonates with our target audience.
• Analyze and track TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram analytics for monthly reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• As an employee, you receive a Cheekwood membership, which entitles you to unlimited admission during regular Garden hours and a limited number of free tickets to special events.
• Members also receive discounts classes, ticketed events, and purchases at the Gift Shop.
• Your Cheekwood membership also include reciprocal admission for named members to more than 300 gardens though the American Horticultural Society.
• As an employee of Cheekwood you have free general admission access to various local cultural, historical, and art institutions as part of the employee admission program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern