Intern - Marketing Social Media (Summer 2027)

Alaska Airlines • WA-SeaTac, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Airlines is hiring a Marketing Social Media Intern for summer 2027. Interns work on visible projects across the company, gain hands-on experience, and have opportunities to network with employees and company leaders. The internship is full-time for 12 weeks, with two program timelines available to align with different academic calendars. It is based in SeaTac, Washington; candidates who do not already live in the internship city must relocate for the internship. The internship is intended to provide skill development and work experience and does not guarantee future employment with Alaska Airlines.

The intern will support social media community management and content creation, as well as partnership and sponsorship activations in sports and entertainment. The role also supports general team needs and assigned marketing projects. The starting rate is $25.00 per hour. Interns receive unlimited standby travel benefits during the internship, with travel benefits beginning on day one, and up to six employee-choice travel credits.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
• Have achieved junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years old.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and factors that drive content performance.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for events as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in sports, entertainment, or event marketing.
• Basic graphic design or video editing skills using tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or CapCut.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to comments, direct messages, and mentions across social platforms using the Alaska Airlines brand voice.
• Create social media content, including copy, graphics, and short-form video.
• Help manage the social calendar, scheduling, and publishing across channels.
• Support sports and entertainment partnership and sponsorship activations, including planning, asset coordination, on-site logistics, event setup, content capture, and partner coordination.
• Assist with general team needs and ad hoc marketing projects as assigned.
• Embody company values: own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Benefits

• Unlimited standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air during the internship.
• Travel benefits begin on day one.
• Up to six employee-choice travel credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED