Internship Application

Internship Details:

May 12th – August 2nd 2025
Paid Internship
Part-Time
Fully Remote

The National Institute for Social Media (NISM) is seeking interns for a 12-week internship program this summer. This is an incredible opportunity as you will not only be compensated for your time but also will study and test to earn your Social Media Strategist (SMS) certification at no cost to you (a $1,495 value). Because we are an educational institution, our primary goal is to offer an internship program with unparalleled learning opportunities for those looking to kickstart a career in social media marketing.

Interns will spend 12 weeks rotating between attending our SMS Exam prep course and working to develop content that expands on our SMS exam’s six content domains: strategic planning, compliance and governance, social media marketing, project and campaign management, community management, and research and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Attend a 1-hour weekly SMS Prep Course lesson with an instructor
Participate in weekly meetings with the intern supervisor
Spend approximately 10-15 hours per week on content domain deliverables:

Research and write blogs and/or possible case studies
Create social media content (graphics, video, and copy) for a variety of platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Pinterest, YouTube, and TikTok
Complete other tasks related to the lesson plan, including conducting a platform audit, reviewing and analyzing social media platform insights, aligning metrics to established goals, researching and conducting community engagement opportunities, conducting audience identification, learning to implement action plans, and presenting data and suggestions to leadership

Study for the SMS exam

Additional Learning Opportunities:

Working remotely while building personal accountability skills
Growing your verbal and written business communications skills
Collaborating with other interns, board members, community members, and staff
Fostering an understanding of the social media marketing space, where to go for resources, problem-solving, and troubleshooting

Qualifications:

Are you passionate about social media marketing? Do you value continuous learning and professional development? Bring your enthusiasm and eagerness to learn, and we’ll provide the training and resources to help you thrive. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Applicants Should Have:

completed at least 64 college credits, earned an associate degree, or have equivalent work experience
excellent writing and verbal communication skills
an eagerness to learn and a willingness to engage in class discussions
a working knowledge of social media trends
a basic eye for design
comfortability being on camera
collaboration skills but also self-sufficiency

Compensation:

Interns will receive $600/month for three months upon completion of deliverables. Additionally, interns will be enrolled in the SMS Prep Course and will receive an exam voucher. The value of this course and exam voucher is $1,495.

Please note that while we will work with you every step of the way, SMS Certification is not guaranteed. You will be expected to study for and schedule the exam; certification is only awarded if you pass the exam.

Internship Application

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Select Your Essay Prompt

Think about a brand or influencer you admire on social media. What specific strategies do they use that make them successful, and how would you apply those lessons to your own work?
Tell us about a time when you managed or contributed to a social media project (personal, academic, or professional). What was your goal, what challenges did you face, and what was the outcome?
Describe a social media campaign, trend, or post that really resonated with you. Why did it stand out, and what lessons did you take from it?

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