Social Media Intern - Summer 2025

Overview

The empirical internship program is a best-in-class experience. It provides students the unique opportunity to work in a privately held, leading edge, manufacturing technology company. Our internship program helps us to identify future leaders as well as provide an opportunity for interns to experience our culture and see the variety of career paths available at empirical.

Internships are temporary summer positions that last approximately 10-12 weeks. Each intern will be assigned a project(s) affording the opportunity to actively contribute to the manufacturing organization and build a comprehensive understanding of their desired field.

Throughout the internship, you will have the chance to work with our internal teams on the assigned projects as well as meet with upper management to reflect on your personal and professional development.

If applicable, all interns will be considered for full-time positions based on their performance over the course of their internship. Housing provided when needed. Empirical arranges various intern activities including sporting events, dinners, team lunches, etc. to provide opportunities for socializing, professional development, and learning more about the company.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns.

• Curate content for our social media platforms.

• Write social media captions that reflect the company’s brand voice.

• Research ideas for original content.

• Create and schedule content.

• Capture photo content to highlight employee and intern culture.

• Help create, film, and edit videos for our social media channels.

• Develop strategies for increasing engagement.

• Assist with professional photo/video shoots.

• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use social media for impressions and brand awareness.

• General computer knowledge and proficiency.

• Above average working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.

• Comfortable engaging with people to capture content.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of employees, in verbal and written format.

• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Office setting.

Experience: Experience on social media platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in related discipline.Department: Administration

Our company is known for its competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance. Depending on position benefits may include: Health/Dental/Vision, Disability, Life, Flex Medical and Dependent Care, Matching 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. The company prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Post offer physical and substance testing required.

Job LocationsUS-SD-Dakota Dunes

ID2024-2284

Category Student Programs

Position Type Regular Full-Time