Brand & Social Strategy Intern

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. You’ll be embedded in real client work, helping shape how brands are positioned, expressed, and experienced across channels.

We’re 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 is an in-office position is located in Birmingham, AL.

What You’ll 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 We’re 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