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Social Media Coordinator Intern

Joe Machens Dealerships
Columbia, MO

Advertising/Marketing/Sales
Public Relations
  • internship

Company Information

The Social Media Coordinator Intern will play a key role in helping McLarty Automotive Group (Machens Dealerships) expand its digital presence. This internship is designed for creative, social media–savvy students who want hands-on experience managing multi-brand accounts, creating engaging content, and analyzing performance across platforms.

Qualifications

  • Strong familiarity with major social media platforms and trends
  • Creativity and an eye for visual storytelling
  • Basic experience with content editing tools (Canva, CapCut, Adobe, or similar)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, stay organized, and meet deadlines
  • Prior experience creating or managing social media accounts (personal, school, or organizational) is helpful but not required

Duties

  • Assist in planning, creating, and scheduling content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other platforms
  • Capture and edit photos and videos for dealership events, employee highlights, and community partnerships
  • Monitor social media channels, responding to engagement and helping build brand interaction
  • Research trends, hashtags, and best practices to keep content fresh and relevant
  • Track and report on engagement, follower growth, and content performance
  • Collaborate with the marketing team on campaign planning and creative brainstorming

How to Apply

Apply on Handshake

Application Deadline

May 15th, 2026

https://syr.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/10955068

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