Jr. Social Media & Digital Content Intern

The N Brand Agency (thenbrandagency.com), a division of Nekia Nichelle, LLC, is a luxury media marketing agency that positions consumer brands at the center of culture. Through strategic storytelling and high-impact media placements, we spotlight brands across lifestyle, wellness, beauty, and culture—aligning them with relevant cultural moments and narratives that resonate. Our work is designed to elevate visibility, build credibility, and create lasting impressions, delivering stories that don't just reach audiences—but move them.

We don’t just post content — we shape conversations.

We are not looking for someone who wants to “try” social media.

We are looking for someone who wants to build a career in it.

This 6-month internship is designed for serious, reliable, and creatively sharp individuals who are ready to grow inside a real-time digital media environment. We are building future Social Media Managers, Content Producers, and Digital Strategists — not short-term contributors.

If you:

• Stay level-headed under pressure
• Love media and marketing
• Can spot a trend before it peaks
• Aren’t afraid of being on camera
• Preferably live in the Chicago area
• Can attend select events to capture content
• Love digital storytelling
• Are organized, dependable, and communicative
• Are highly skilled in Canva
• Want long-term growth potential

Then keep reading.

If you disappear after week two? This is not the place.

Daily assignments are distributed at the start of the week and must be completed by end of the week.

Interns curate and publish 3–7 posts per week using:

• Trending topics
• Repurposed editorial content
• YouTube clips
• Marketing moments
• Lifestyle features

You will work alongside senior leadership and receive review on your posts to strengthen strategy, tone, and execution.

• →Curate and draft engaging, platform-specific social posts.
• →Write sharp, scroll-stopping captions aligned with our editorial voice.
• →Identify and source trending media and marketing content.
• →Create Canva graphics using our templares and assist with short-form video edits.
• →Repurpose articles into high-performing social content.
• →Organize and prepare content to be scheduled using publishing tools.
• →Capture social content at select Chicago-based events (when applicable).
• →Pitch original content ideas that increase engagement and visibility.
• →Participate in weekly mandatory Monday & Thursday team meetings.

• Minimum 1 year experience in social media, content creation, or digital marketing.
• Advanced Canva proficiency (this is non-negotiable).
• Strong writing skills and understanding of platform voice.
• Knowledge of Media, PR, and Marketing.
• Comfort on camera or willingness to grow into it.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly organized and responsive.
• Able to commit to the full 6-month term.

Preference will be given to candidates in the Chicago area who can occasionally attend events.

This internship is structured as a pipeline.

High-performing interns may be considered for:

• Paid freelance roles
• Extended contracts
• Leadership track opportunities within social media
• Opportunities to expand into editorial writing or brand marketing initiatives based on performance.

We invest in people who invest in the work.

• Real-world experience inside a luxury Media Marketing Agency.
• Direct mentorship from media leadership from senior agents and management.
• Portfolio-ready, published work.
• Strategy-level understanding of digital content systems.
• Exposure to event coverage and on-site content production.

Please submit:

• Resume
• Portfolio or links to past social media work
• A brief paragraph explaining why you want to commit to a 6-month growth internship (this helps us filter for serious candidates)
• Confirmation from your schools Internship Coordinator regarding academic credit eligibility (if applicable)