Social & Digital Intern – Summer 2026

FleishmanHillard•Columbia, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

FleishmanHillard is seeking a full-time summer digital intern to work on a range of clients out of our Washington, D.C. office. We offer college juniors, seniors, recent college graduates, and graduate school students the opportunity to learn from leading digital experts through a comprehensive internship program. Interns are an integral part of our dynamic team and work closely with staff across social media strategy & activation, paid media & advertising, social media research & data analytics and more. From consumer brands to government agencies, trade associations to embassies, this position touches many high-profile accounts in FleishmanHillard’s global client network. At FleishmanHillard you define it. We help you make it happen. FleishmanHillard is intentional about using diversity, equity, and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. Staying true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work, we do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our DE&I goals.

Requirements

Must be a college junior, senior or a recent college graduate
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
Display an eagerness to expand their skills in social-focused communications, marketing, advertising and project management
Available to work full time Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m ET
Social media savvy
Extremely comfortable analyzing and interpreting data
Experience pivoting between multiple projects
Able to navigate data analytics
Highly detail oriented
Genuinely curious about artificial intelligence, eager to learn how to effectively use AI tools to solve marketing challenges, and thoughtful about understanding both the capabilities and limitations of AI in communications work
Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)
Experience or interest with paid social media tools such as Meta Ad Manager, X Ads Manager and LinkedIn Ads Manager
Familiarity with social listening and analysis to inform social media strategy and/or content creation
Proficient or interested in analyzing and interpreting high volumes of data
Ability to write clear and concise presentations for client summarizing data insights, outcomes and implications in a straightforward and enlightening way for clients
Ability to draft short-form and long-form content for social platforms (including copy for Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, etc.)
Foundational knowledge of AI tools and applications (such as ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) and a willingness to explore how AI can improve workflow efficiency and creative processes
Experience with or interest in web development, SEO and/or GEO
Committed to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Nice To Haves

High degree of proficiency with Excel is preferred

Responsibilities

Crafting customized web and social metrics reports
Assisting in the management and creation of paid and organic social campaigns
Helping to run sponsored content and influencer programs
Content strategy and ideation
Navigating content management systems and emerging social platforms
Conducting social media research and ongoing monitoring
Providing background research on client-specific issues
Identifying influencers
Drafting content on behalf of clients
Exploring and implementing AI tools to streamline our work and enhance creative output
Identifying best practices and guardrails for responsible AI usage in communications
Staying current on emerging AI applications in the digital marketing landscape