Brand & Social Strategy Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Overview

Telegraph is seeking a Brand & Social Strategy Intern to support the intersection of brand strategy, content strategy and social execution.

This is not a traditional internship. Youll be embedded in real client work, helping shape how brands are positioned, expressed, and experienced across channels.

Were looking for someone who is curious, proactive and detail-oriented, with a desire to understand not just what gets made , but why it works.

This in-office position is located in Birmingham, AL.

What Youll Do

Strategy & Brand

• Conduct market, audience and competitive research
• Support development of brand positioning and messaging frameworks
• Assist in writing creative briefs and strategic inputs
• Participate in discovery sessions, brainstorms and naming exercises

Social & Content

• Assist in building social content calendars grounded in strategy
• Conduct trend and platform research to inform content decisions
• Support community management and engagement
• Collaborate with creative team to execute content aligned to brand voice
• Manage content scheduling via platforms like HeyOrca

Measurement & Insights

• Pull and analyze performance data and reporting metrics
• Identify insights and optimization opportunities
• Monitor competitors, trends and cultural signals

What Were Looking For

• Someone pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or related field
• Strong interest in brand strategy, social media and digital marketing
• Excellent organization, communication and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive mindset takes initiative and flags issues early
• Well-versed in trends and policies across platforms, such as LinkedIn, Meta, YouTube and X
• Experience with tools like Google Analytics, HeyOrca or Hootsuite is a plus
  

What Sets This Role Apart

• Direct exposure to real client strategy and decision-making
• Hands-on experience across brand strategy, content strategy and social execution
• Opportunity to contribute ideas, not just complete tasks
• Mentorship from senior leaders across brand, social and content strategy
  

Who This Is For

• Someone who wants more than an internship.
• Someone who wants to learn how brands are actually built from insight to execution.
• Someone who is ready to contribute, not just observe.
  

Reporting Structure

• Reports to Chief Strategy Officer
• Works closely with Social Media Strategist, Creative and Accounts Services teams