First Flight Social Media Intern

DMR Technologies • Detroit, MI

45d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a Social Media Marketing Intern to help amplify First Flight’s brand, grow our online presence, and share the story of how drones are transforming education and agriculture. This role is perfect for someone who is creative, organized, and excited to learn. You’ll work closely with our leadership team to create content, support marketing initiatives, and engage with schools, students, and community partners. This internship requires on-site availability, and candidates must be located in the Detroit area.

Requirements

• Must be currently living in the Detroit, MI area.
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Journalism, PR, or a related field.
• Strong creative writing and storytelling skills.
• Comfortable with photography, video, and basic editing (mobile editing tools are fine).
• Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Organized, proactive, and eager to work in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or social media analytics.
• Interest in drones, STEM education, or technology is a plus (not required).

Responsibilities

• Develop photo, video, and written content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Capture behind-the-scenes footage during demos, school programs, and drone flights.
• Assist in maintaining a consistent brand voice and visual style across all channels.
• Help design graphics, templates, and short-form video content.
• Schedule and publish posts across platforms.
• Monitor engagement, respond to comments and messages, and track analytics.
• Brainstorm new content ideas aligned with drone education, STEM, and First Flight initiatives.
• Support growth across student, educator, and tech audiences.
• Assist with email newsletters, blog posts, and highlight stories.
• Support campaigns related to First Flight STEM programs, product launches, and demo events.
• Assist with partnerships and outreach to schools, youth programs, and community organizations.
• Participate in events to support media capture and content creation.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience managing and growing a brand across multiple platforms.
• A portfolio of content created for an emerging tech and education company.
• Opportunities to attend drone demos, school events, and community programs.
• Mentorship from marketing, operations, and engineering leaders.
• Influence over First Flight’s digital storytelling.
• Potential to extend or transition into a full-time role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees