2024 Summer Internship - Social Media/Communications
Zebra Technologies
Marketing & Communications
Lincolnshire, IL, USA
Posted on Friday, September 1, 2023
Remote Work No
OverviewAt Zebra, we extend the edge of possibility by shaping the future of work on the front line—reinventing how businesses run and moving society forward.We are a community of changemakers, innovators and doers who come together to deliver a performance edge to the front line of business. We develop new technologies and create new solutions with partners to help organizations act with greater visibility, connectivity, and intelligence—delivering better experiences for workers and those they serve.Being a part of Zebra means being seen, heard, valued, and respected as you define your path to a fulfilling career. Here, you'll have opportunities to learn and lead at a leading company, and you can channel your skills towards causes that you and the Zebra community care about, locally, and globally.Together, we've only begun to define the edge of what's possible—for our people, our customers, and the world.The purpose of this internship is to prepare college students for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the various functions of the Zebra Technologies organization. The program is designed to provide you with a full experience so that you can fully envision a career with Zebra. You will be positioned for success with training, exposure to all parts of the business, social activities, a professional mentor relationship and development sessions to help you discover your own performance edge!The Social Media team plays a pivotal role in expanding Zebra’s brand and voice. By sharing meaningful content using audience-specific strategies, we can build credibility amongst our customers, partners, and employees, as well as listen to active conversations which benefit the organization.
Responsibilities
- Creating and publishing engaging content that aligns with Zebra’s strategic goals in Sprinklr
- Researching and publishing content for Zebra’s Employee Advocacy channel
- Working on projects with the social media team and collaborating with other interns
- Assist with content ideation, social media planning, and campaign coordination
- Analyzes and evaluates content to ensure error-free grammar, spelling, and formatting
- Work in a hybrid environment while meeting tight deadlines
- Develop planning, organizational and leadership skills
- Increase technology knowledge and skills
- Develop team-based work proficiencies
- Develop interpersonal skills to connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow up activities
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program with a major in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or English
- Must have an anticipated graduation date between 2024 and 2025
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
- Must reside within 50 miles of the primary work location
- Experience using social media networks in a professional capacity
- Basic understanding of social media management tools, like Sprinklr, Sprout, or Hubspot
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)
- Intellectual curiosity with a strong desire to learn and grow
- Proven leadership and excellence in professional, academic, and/or extracurricular experiences
- Ability to collaborate as part of a team
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to drive towards positive results in a fast-paced, innovative work environment