Social Media Intern – Summer 2026

Job Description

Social Media Intern – Summer 2026 | Elevance Health

The Tone:
This is an internship at Elevance Health, located in Atlanta, GA; Indianapolis, IN; Chicago, IL. Elevance Health is a Fortune 25 health company dedicated to improving lives and communities by making healthcare simpler. This role is crucial for supporting the social media, PR, and marketing teams to develop and implement outreach and promotional campaigns, boosting brand engagement and managing potential risks on social media platforms.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (40 hours/week, 12 weeks)
• Location: Hybrid, Atlanta, GA; Indianapolis, IN; Chicago, IL
• Pay: $17.20–$27.03 hourly (for Chicago location)
• Mission: This intern will develop and implement outreach and promotional campaigns to boost brand engagement and manage risk on social media platforms.
• Tech Stack: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, LinkedIn

What You’ll Actually Do
• Campaign Management: Develop, implement, and manage organic and paid social media campaigns and strategies that align with business goals to promote the brand and protect its reputation.
• Performance Tracking: Track, analyze, and report on social media Key Performance Indicators.
• Market Research: Perform social media marketing research, including conducting competitive analysis and identifying emerging best practices.
• Influencer Strategy: Assist in developing influencer campaign strategies.
• Innovation Exploration: Explore innovative cross-industry social media practices to pilot within the company.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field at an accredited college/university.
• Experience: Ability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the 12-week internship and work in-office at least once per week.
• Skills: Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills; knowledge of SEO and web traffic metrics; proficient in using social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn.
• Bonus: Previous experience in social media management; able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.