Social Media and Marketing Intern

About the position

Hilltop Holdings Inc. is currently looking for a qualified student to join our Marketing and Communications department as a Social Media and Marketing Summer Intern. This individual will work closely with our Marketing Specialist to gain hands-on experience and to develop entry level marketing skills in marketing and social media. They will also gain knowledge in advertising, media relations, internal communications, events, creative production, and project management that will have meaningful influence and impact on the business.

Responsibilities

• Assist and learn about the various social media and digital marketing initiatives under the Marketing Specialist
• Help develop new social media plans and manage existing social calendars
• Audit company social accounts and engage in competitor research
• Audit company websites and locate areas for growth
• Work with HR team to align on social media calendars monthly
• Assist with creating social media channel reports weekly and monthly
• Support the entire marketing team in daily administrative tasks
• Assist in researching and/or writing internal and external communications
• Assist with company event planning and execution
• Exposure to various marketing software and social media planning tools
• Exposure to a variety of corporate meetings and events
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Rising Senior pursuing a marketing degree preferred
• Some experience (0 - 1 year) is preferred but not required
• Computer hardware, operating system (Windows or Mac), and software/application (MS Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook etc.) skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Proven self-starter who can initiate tasks and follow up to completion
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Desire to learn about career opportunities in the marketing and/or financial services industry
• Candidate MUST have authorization to work for any employer in the US without requiring sponsorship, whether in student status or not