Intern, Social Media & Digital Strategy

FGS Global•Columbia, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

FGS Global is seeking an undergraduate student for its Winter/Spring 2027 Social Media & Digital Strategy internship. This paid, part-time internship provides hands-on experience supporting client work, exposure to a variety of communications disciplines, and the opportunity to learn from experienced communications professionals. The internship is expected to begin in January 2027 and end in May 2027, with three full days of contribution per week (roughly 25 hours). The position is based in FGS Global’s Washington, D.C. office, and interns are expected to work in the office. Interns support client digital communications work across social media, digital strategy, and related communications areas. Working under the direction of an assigned mentor, they help develop recommendations and solutions for clients’ digital channels and contribute to research, content creation, campaign support, and performance reporting.

Requirements

Be a current undergraduate student.
Be eager to learn about digital strategy and the client-facing industry.
Be a strong writer and editor.
Be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as core social media platforms.
Have an interest in and enthusiasm for social media, digital communications, and/or public relations.
Be able to take initiative, ask questions, and manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
Have excellent interpersonal skills.
Be authorized to work in the United States without requiring work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Monitor news, conduct research, create media lists, and support multiple account teams working on digital channel management, profile raising, crisis and issues management, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation support.
Conduct and analyze industry- and company-specific social media research.
Assist with building, managing, and reporting on digital advertising and/or email newsletter campaign performance.
Work under the direction of an assigned mentor to develop recommendations and solutions for clients’ digital channels.
Identify noteworthy patterns or changes in social media activity.
Assist in planning, brainstorming, and executing social media tactics and strategies.
Create content for clients’ owned social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Bluesky.
Conduct social channel research audits and develop social media content calendars.
Produce data-driven analytics reports on social and digital channel performance.
Write email newsletter copy, blog posts, and web content as needed.
Work with team members on related digital projects and tasks.