2027 Summer Internship - Social Media & Marketing - Hybrid
About The Position
Freeport-McMoRan is hiring a temporary, full-time paid summer intern to work alongside its Communications team developing and creating content for the company’s social media platforms. The internship is generally scheduled from May through August and is hybrid, combining virtual work with regular in-person collaboration at the Phoenix Collaboration Hub and/or company sites. Interns are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance—60 miles one way—of the corporate offices; those living farther away must relocate and may be eligible for travel and housing assistance. The role is performed under close supervision and is not eligible for company immigration work visa sponsorship. The intern will contribute to social media strategy and content across platforms, including research, writing and editing, visual design, photography, video production, scheduling, channel monitoring, and performance analysis. The position is intended for full-time students enrolled at an accredited four-year university or recent graduates in North America, pursuing or holding a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university, pursuing a bachelor’s or higher degree in journalism, public relations, mass communications, marketing, graphic design, film and media, or a related field; or a recent graduate within 12 months before the internship start date with a bachelor’s or higher degree in one of these fields.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Strong understanding of social media, social communities, conversations, and trends.
- Ability to follow safety practices and recognize hazards.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand, apply, and communicate verbal and written work and safety-related instructions, procedures, job assignments, and applicable safety standards in English.
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see; occasionally required to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Must complete mandatory pre-employment drug testing and may be subject to ongoing random drug testing under applicable state laws.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with content creation tools such as Canva and Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research to identify trends and competitive insights.
- Support the creation of marketing materials as needed.
- Analyze marketing data and generate reports to measure campaign effectiveness.
- Plan, create, and implement social media strategies across various platforms.
- Edit and write social content aligned with company priorities and values.
- Create visual graphics to support social media messaging.
- Capture and edit photos and video footage from company events, including interviews and b-roll.
- Maintain a consistent visual identity across social media channels.
- Assist with storyboarding, scripting, and producing video content tailored for social media.
- Use data to identify insights and social media trends.
- Assist with creating and scheduling content across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
- Collaborate with departments to identify social media content.
- Monitor social media comments and messages, responding or escalating when appropriate.
- Monitor and analyze competitor social media channels.
- Monitor and report daily on owned-channel activity.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Estimated pay of $21.00–$25.50 per hour, based on education level and relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive impact across the organization.
- Exposure to various aspects of business operations across North America sites.
- Ability to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Eligible interns living more than 60 miles from the corporate offices may receive travel and housing assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
