Social Media Marketing Intern

Advance Stores Company • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Advance Auto Parts is more than just an auto parts store — we’re a recognized leader in the automotive aftermarket industry. As part of our commitment to innovation and growth, we’re excited to welcome a new cohort of interns to join our team. This 10-week paid internship offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various areas of our business. The program begins with a comprehensive orientation week, where interns will learn about our company’s history, values, and culture, while connecting with team members across the organization. Each intern will be paired with a dedicated mentor to provide guidance and support throughout the program. Interns will then transition into their assigned functional teams, where they’ll actively contribute to meaningful projects aligned with key business initiatives. This is not a job shadowing experience — it’s a chance to make a real impact, collaborate with professionals, and immerse yourself in our dynamic workplace. The program fosters a fun, team-oriented environment, encouraging strong peer relationships and professional development. At the conclusion of the internship, participants will present their project outcomes and proposed solutions to senior leaders, offering valuable exposure to executive-level decision-making. Advance Auto Parts is proud to champion diversity and community engagement. But don’t just take our word for it — apply today and experience it for yourself. The Social Media Marketing Intern will provide support to the marketing team across a variety of projects and initiatives. This role offers exposure to various cross-functional teams. The intern will gain hands-on experience with managing AAP’s social media presence, planning social campaigns, ideating, creating, and editing photo and video content, monitoring our channels, and reporting on social media efforts.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Brand Management, and/or Communications, or related field
• Rising or Current Senior at the time of application (Expected Graduation between December 2026 – May 2027)
• Highly motivated/ driven
• Takes a proactive approach to assignments with the ability to work independently
• Can successfully navigate through ambiguity by asking questions, thinking critically, and using problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across different teams and functions
• Outstanding written skills – Ability to concisely document complex processes and concepts, through process maps and report writing
• Strong excel skills; a passion for learning systems and performing data analytics is a plus
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Canva, Photoshop, and CapCut a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing our social media presence (including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram and YouTube)
• Planning social campaigns
• Ideating, creating and editing photo and video content
• Monitoring our channels
• Reporting on social media efforts
• Conduct research and compile data to support Brand Marketing initiatives
• Collaborate with team members on overall campaign planning, reporting, and content execution
• Attend meetings and contribute ideas to ongoing projects
• Perform administrative duties as needed

Benefits

• Real-world experience in the retail industry
• Mentorship and networking opportunities
• Exposure to social media planning and execution, and tools such as Sprout, Adobe Suite, Canva, CapCut
• Potential for future employment opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern