Summer Paid Intern 2025 - Social Media Manager

HLK is looking for Social Media Manager interns for our Summer 2025 Launchpad Internship Program.

Sure, we want to work with talented people. That’s a given. But that’s not all. We also want to work with talented people who are driven. Those who know that “good enough” is never good enough. Those who don’t just say that something won’t work, but bring a solution, too. We want interns that really want to understand and get experience in the advertising business.   

Trust us, you won't be sitting around all day doing nothing or emptying the dishwasher or grabbing lattes for people—you're going to be doing some real work and gaining some real experience! Our 6-week internship program will offer a challenging and rewarding real-life work environment within an innovative and dynamic advertising agency. This is an opportunity for you to work closely with your team on two agency projects, from brief to pitch. If you aspire to “get your feet wet” in the advertising industry, this is the opportunity for you!        

• Rising Junior, Senior or May 2025 grad
• Majoring in marketing, journalism, communications, PR, advertising, design or other related discipline
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and stay busy even during times of ambiguity
• Social media savvy
• Confident and assertive, with excitement and passion for the job
• Self-starter
• Professional and able to work on a team and in a collaborative atmosphere
• Make effective decisions under pressure

• Be familiar with social media marketing best practices and comfortable working in a range of social media platforms and systems.
• Capable of working on multiple projects at once, collaborating in a team environment, and interacting with all levels of stakeholders in a range of environments.
• Help manage content creation, scheduling, and community engagement across social media platforms while accurately representing client persona and tone in social interactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Content Strategy, Creative, and Analytics, to meet social media objectives.
• Support the building of KPIs, editorial calendars, and social tactics to guide content and interactions.
• Outline influencer and advocacy programs, contributing to social media efforts for brand promotion.
• Support paid social media campaigns with a basic understanding of how to track performance with key metrics and provide insights for optimizing strategies.
• Maintain awareness of social media platform updates and new tools to keep content fresh and relevant. Track relevant trends and topics, offering recommendations based on emerging insights.

• First 6-week mission: May 19, 2025 - June 26, 2025
• Second 6-week mission: June 30, 2025 - August 7, 2025
• Interns will typically work Monday through Thursday and 24 hours per week, except for holiday weeks when days will change to Tuesday through Friday
• Position can be in-person or hybrid in our Saint Louis and Chicago locations

• Resume including education and work experience
• Cover letter stating why you are interested in this HLK internship
• Online portfolio or anything illustrating your skills and experience

Applications will close on March 7, 2025.

HLK is a creative and technology agency focused on understanding and changing audience behavior through deeply integrated brand experiences. We bring clarity of context and creative resolution capable of changing behavior and shaping belief in brands. Active clients include Ameren, Bayer, Envu, Marriott and Winchester.  

There are many benefits to working at HLK, including the following:

A flexible work environment

A casual and creative atmosphere

Unlimited time off

Paid sabbatical

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with a company match

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.