Intern, Social Media

Encova•Columbus, OH

3d•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

This intern role will work a hybrid schedule in our Columbus, Ohio office and will report to the Branding and Communications Manager. This is a full-time summer internship for the 2026 summer and will require someone who can work at least 40 hours per week. Start and end dates will be based on availability and business need. Must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 60 credit hours with an accredited college or university. Pay = $18 per hour Encova Insurance has again been recognized as a RISE Elite Top 50 internship program, making this our sixth year in a row! Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) is the voice of young professionals who are looking for ways to share their innovative ideas and spread a new message about who the insurance industry is. As an intern at Encova Insurance you will be part of a dynamic, results-driven team and learn to manage real world situations alongside Encova associates. Our successful internship program attracts students from across our region and our diverse opportunities ensure that our interns are provided with a wide range of learning possibilities! Are you a Referral? If you know a current Encova Insurance associate and would like to apply as a referral, please encourage them to submit your referral information before you submit your application. You will receive an email with a direct URL link to the Job Posting of interest. Applying through this URL link will create your referral relationship for our Talent Acquisition Team. Unique residence requirements are listed in each job posting, please review closely for details. Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin. JOB OBJECTIVE: The social media intern will lead content creation, manage our platforms and grow Encova’s online presence. This role is ideal for someone passionate about social media, digital trends and storytelling, and who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, media or a related field; must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 60 credit hours with an accredited college or university
This is a full-time summer internship and requires someone who can work at least 40 hours per week. Start and end dates will be based on availability and business need.
Demonstrate strong project management and interpersonal skills
Strong interest in social media and digital marketing
Familiarity with major social media platforms and their best practices
Excellent written communication skills
Organized, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Self-starter with a desire to learn
A portfolio demonstrating diverse writing styles is recommended, along with demonstrated strong proofing and editing skills

Nice To Haves

Photography experience is a plus
Basic knowledge of tools such as CapCut and Adobe Creative Suite are a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in creating, scheduling and publishing content across Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
Collaborate with the Branding and Communications team on content and campaigns
Research trends, hashtags and competitors to inform content strategy
Create and maintain content calendars through the summer
Set and clearly communicate deadlines for yourself and co-workers
Partner with visual designers to create content
Ensure consistent use of the corporate brand and voice across all functions and platforms
Support content creation, including photo selection and basic video editing in CapCut
Write engaging captions, hashtags and short-form copy aligned with brand voice
Oversee proofing and approval processes to ensure timely posting
Monitor social media channels, respond to comments/messages/tags and engage with followers
Track and report on performance metrics (engagement rate, reach, follower growth)
Assist Branding and Communications associates with other internal and external projects as needed/as time allows