Social Media Marketing Intern

Advance Auto Parts • Raleigh, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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
• Familiarity with Canva, Photoshop, and CapCut a plus

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Canva
• Familiarity with Photoshop
• Familiarity with CapCut

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees