Social Media Intern at Leapfrog Brands in Chicago, IL

About the Role

Leapfrog is excited to find a Social Media Intern that will help bring our brand to life across social media by engaging with our community, supporting influencer partnerships, and creating compelling content. From interacting with followers and identifying trends to assisting with influencer outreach and campaign execution, this role offers hands-on experience in digital marketing and make a direct impact on how our brand shows up online!

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and engage with our audience across all social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok), responding to comments and messages, noting recurring themes, troubleshooting and elevating issues as needed.
• Research and identify paid/gifting influencers aligned with brand values and target audience.
• Assist with influencer outreach, follow ups, and contract send outs. 
• Provide support in preparing influencer briefs that outline campaign objectives, content expectations, timelines, and brand messaging guidelines.
• Support the coordination of influencer and press product shipments, including tracking deliveries and managing follow-ups.
• Maintain and update influencer databases to ensure accuracy and organization.
• Support the content ideation and brainstorming process for monthly social media calendars, contributing ideas and assisting with planning.
• Assist with social content scheduling and caption writing across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Concept, shoot, and edit short-form video content for TikTok and Instagram Reels.
• Support the planning and execution of user-generated content campaigns, including creator outreach and brief development.
• Research and connect with complementary brands on social media to coordinate collaborative giveaway opportunities.
• Assist in keeping the video asset library and tracker up to date.
• Additional ad hoc duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (Class of 2025–2027)
• Passion for social media, digital marketing, and staying on top of trends across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to tone and brand voice
• Creative mindset with an interest in content ideation and short-form video creation
• Basic experience with video editing tools preferred (e.g., CapCut, InShot, or similar)
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and details
• Proactive, self-starter attitude with a willingness to take initiative and problem-solve
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a positive and adaptable approach
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Internship Details

Targeted Dates: 3 month internship, May - August 2026 (may have flexibility on exact start and end dates)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 5:00 pm

Location: Chicago-based office, hybrid schedule

Housing Assistance: Not provided

Hourly Pay: $20/per hour

The application submissions will close no later than Friday, April 10th, but may close sooner depending on applicant volume. For best consideration, we encourage you to apply early!

Leapfrog Brands is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation for this position, and all new hires will be required to verify their employment eligibility through the DHS E-Verify program. 

In accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act as amended effective January 1, 2026, Leapfrog does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen job applicants, evaluate candidate qualifications, or make hiring, promotion, or other employment-related decisions. All recruitment and hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting and hiring teams.