Social Media Intern

Simantel•Peoria, IL

2d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Simantel is seeking an enthusiastic and creative intern to work in-person with our Brand Team at our Peoria, Illinois office during summer 2026. This internship provides a paid opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in social media content creation and brand marketing within a fast-paced agency environment. Interns will collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to real work that impacts the agency’s brand presence and build confidence in their creative and communication skills. If you’re looking for an opportunity to strengthen your content creation abilities while gaining agency experience, Simantel is the perfect fit! Simantel is a full-service marketing agency with 40(ish) years of experience working with heavy-industry brands. Because of our long-term client relationships, our knowledge of B2B products and services runs deep. Not to mention our understanding of working with heavily matrix organizations who sell through a distribution network of dealers or reps. All the work Simantel does supports our comprehensive approach to Customer Experience (CX). We’ve built our business on crafting positive, engaging customer experiences at every point in the industrial consumer journey. To start, we go back to the beginning: the individual. Our obsessive customer focus shines a spotlight on the person behind the product – who they are, what they think, how they act and where they live. Located in downtown Peoria, Illinois with 140+ Simantelites across 20+ states, we staff expert researchers, strategists, analysts, designers, writers, developers, videographers and more. Whether it’s a stand-alone strategy, an activation project, or a mix of both, we keep projects running on time and on budget with our agile project management skills. From beginning to end and every place in between, we’ve got it covered.

Requirements

Pursuing a Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Graphic Design or related major (or relevant coursework)
Experience capturing and editing content using iPhone or similar mobile tools
Familiarity with short-form video editing for social media platforms
Working knowledge of graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator or Canva preferred
Experience or knowledge of social media scheduling platforms, like Sprout Social, a bonus
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Energy and enthusiasm for social media, content creation and brand storytelling
Integrity, reliability and professionalism
Be a team player
Ask questions!
Contribute ideas
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Have a proactive and creative mindset
Have a positive attitude
Have strong attention to detail
Be comfortable engaging with employees and collaborating with others
Have a mindset for continual learning opportunities

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator or Canva
Experience or knowledge of social media scheduling platforms, like Sprout Social

Responsibilities

Support the Brand Team in planning and producing engaging, authentic social media content that strengthens Simantel’s brand presence, highlights company culture and supports ongoing brand marketing initiatives
Capture and produce short-form video content for social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook
Edit video content and write post captions optimized for engagement and platform performance
Design static graphics and carousel content for social media use on platforms including Instagram and LinkedIn
Photograph employee events, office culture moments and internal activities for brand storytelling purposes
Execute against a pre-developed social media content calendar while maintaining attention to deadlines and priorities
Conduct competitor and social trend research to identify content opportunities and emerging best practices
Collaborate with team members to proactively source employees, stories and moments that support brand visibility and engagement
Support the team in maintaining a consistent and authentic social media presence across channels
Meet with team members, as required, to ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned projects
Eagerly share and exchange thoughts and ideas with others in a positive and supportive manner
Manage schedules and priorities to meet deadlines