Social Media Intern

NEBCO•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

NEBCO is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business with over 1100 employees across 50 locations in Nebraska. The company supplies materials for the construction industry and has diversified interests in mining, finance, real estate development, agriculture, transportation, railroading, warehousing, insurance, and surety bonding. NEBCO has expanded into construction materials, real estate, recreation, and philanthropy, becoming one of Nebraska's most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. The Social Media Intern will support the Marketing Department with day-to-day social media execution across NEBCO’s portfolio of companies, which includes over 20 construction industry businesses and brands like Quarry Oaks, Fallbrook, NEBCO, and The Lincoln Saltdogs. This role involves content creation, post scheduling, community engagement, and basic performance tracking across various social media platforms. It offers hands-on experience with both B2B and consumer-facing brands across multiple industries and provides flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments during the school year.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Journalism, or a related field; and experience using social media platforms in a professional, academic, or personal capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of social media platforms and tools.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel is desired.
Valid NE Drivers’ license with the ability to meet the insurability requirements of the company.
Must be organized and able to manage multiple tasks at once.
Strong written communication skills required.
Must be detail-oriented and able to follow brand guidelines.
Ability to prioritize tasks and adjust quickly to meet deadlines.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and company communications.
Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications.
Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools is a plus.
Ability to learn new software and digital tools quickly.

Responsibilities

Abides by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.
Assists with scheduling and publishing social media content across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and other relevant channels.
Assists with writing and editing social media captions that align with brand voice, messaging, and campaign goals.
Supports the management and organization of social media content calendars across multiple NEBCO brands.
Monitors social media channels for comments and messages and assists with basic community engagement and responses.
Assists with basic graphic creation for social media using provided templates and tools.
Supports short-form video editing and formatting for social platforms, including reels, stories, and clips.
Assists with organizing and maintaining photo and video libraries for easy access and use.
Helps track basic social media performance metrics such as engagement, reach, and follower growth.
Assists in compiling simple performance summaries and reports.
Supports email marketing builds and scheduling as needed.
Assists with website content updates and other digital marketing tasks as assigned.
Provides general marketing and administrative support for special projects and campaigns across NEBCO brands.
Other duties may be assigned.