Internship Opportunities

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain experience in Social Media Marketing?

Do you value learning and building your professional portfolio? You are in luck!

The National Institute for Social Media (NISM) is offering an exciting, paid, part-time internship that gives you real-world experience, training in social media strategy, and the opportunity to earn an industry-standardized certification—all from the comfort of your home. 

Why Choose NISM?

  • Earn While You Learn: Get paid $600/month while gaining invaluable skills.
  • Get Certified: Enroll in our Social Media Strategist (SMS) Prep Course and take the certification exam—a $1,495 value, included FREE!
  • Hands-On Experience: Create content, manage campaigns, review analytics, and gain insights into the fast-paced world of social media marketing.

What You’ll Gain:

  • A professional portfolio filled with blogs, videos, social media content, images, and case studies
  • Real-world experience in strategic planning, compliance, content creation, community management, project management, and analytics
  • Enhanced business communication skills and networking opportunities with professionals in the field
  • A valuable industry certification that boosts your resume and career prospects

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain paid, professional experience while preparing for a top-tier certification in social media strategy.

Internship Quick Facts:

  • Dates: May 12 – August 2, 2025
  • Location: 100% Remote
  • Hours: Part-Time (10-15 hours/week)
  • Compensation: $600/month + SMS Certification Prep Course and Exam Voucher
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.

Ready to launch your career? Apply today and become part of a supportive, innovative community of social media professionals!

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