Social Media Intern (Internship To Hire)

Job Title: Social Media Intern (Internship to Hire)
Company: Trader PhD Ag Marketing
Location: West Des Moines, IA.
Position Type: 6 month Internship to Hire
About Us:
Trader PhD Ag Marketing is a leader in the agricultural marketing industry, dedicated to helping farmers
and agribusinesses thrive. We are seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media Intern to join our team.
This internship provides an opportunity to work closely with our marketing team and contribute to our
Social Media strategy, with the potential for a permanent position.
Job Description:
As a Social Media Intern at Trader PhD Ag Marketing, you will collaborate with our marketing team,
particularly the Ag Content Specialist, to create engaging content for various platforms, including
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Trader PhD's mobile app. Your primary focus will be on content
strategy and maintaining a strong presence on our social channels.
Key Tasks:
- Plan and develop Social Media campaigns.
- Interpret analytics to inform future strategic content decisions.
- Learn campaign tracking tools and monitor content performance.
- Work with the team to strategize on featured products and promotional alignment.
- Create captivating content using various equipment while balancing quality and efficiency.
- Quickly edit content using Adobe platforms or similar software.
- Brainstorm new ideas and educate the team on platform-specific Social Media trends.
- Foster company culture by involving other departments in content creation and generating
excitement around our social channels.
- Write short form articles for our mobile app, including commodity market updates, ag news,
product launches, and company updates.
Education/Work Experience:
- Recent or upcoming graduate with a degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or
advertising.
- 1+ year of experience in graphic design is preferred.
- Proven experience in creating content for various Social Media platforms.
- Familiarity with the Ag industry preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to craft compelling copy for various platforms.
- Strong proofreading, grammar, and creative copywriting skills are a must.
- Comfortable with learning and utilizing new technology.
- Adaptable to ever-changing trends and platform updates.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
Requirements:
- Experience with Adobe programs or similar tools and the ability to create clean, on-brand
designs and videos.
- Passionate about Social Media content creation.
- Creative and entertaining personality that shines through your work.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in Canva.
Performance and Market-Based Transition:
The decision to offer a full-time position upon the completion of the internship is contingent on two key
factors: performance evaluation and market needs. Your active engagement, skills, and commitment will
be closely assessed, and we encourage you to strive for excellence. Additionally, market conditions and
business growth play a significant role in determining the availability of full-time positions.
This position is Full time with Paid Time Off and Benefits.
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401k, and groceries provided by the company.
Trader PhD Ag Marketing is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all
backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a talented and enthusiastic intern to our team
with the potential for a permanent role!