Calling All Social Media Marketing Majors!
Unpaid Influencer Marketing & Content Intern (school credit available)
Job Description
Matrix Partners, Ltd. – West Loop (Greater Chicago Area)
We’re looking for a motivated & organized unpaid Influencer Marketing & Content Intern to add to our Chicago-based team!
See below for the internship requirements and instructions on how to apply. Please email us at hello@matrix1.com if you have any questions. Please note that remote applicants will not be considered.
APPLY BY:
Friday, December 5, 2025
INTERNSHIP DATES:
Monday, January 12, 2026 – Friday, May 15, 2026 (can be flexible)
INTERNSHIP BENEFITS
- Real-world experience working with leading brands and clients in the pet industry
- Flexible schedule
- Potential for full- or part-time employment post-internship
- Fun company culture
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are looking for a talented individual interested in the following categories:
- Influencer Marketing – Intern will assist with the sourcing and outreach of influencers for client and internal campaigns.
- Content Creation – Intern will assist with the creation of social media content, including ideas for in-feed posts, TikToks/Reels, and stories. Intern will assist with writing copy for and strategizing brand-relevant content, identifying appropriate trends across platforms. Must be comfortable appearing in photo and video content for Matrix Partners and clients.
- Project Management / Business Admin – Intern will assist with coordinating both client and internal projects, managing tasks, and supporting day-to-day business operations to ensure projects stay on track.
Things to note: This internship position is unpaid and based out of Chicago, IL. Non-local applicants will not be considered. Interns are expected to go into the office on Tuesdays, otherwise the internship is remote. Interns are encouraged to bring their own laptop when working from the office.
TIME COMMITMENT
For applicants still enrolled in school, you’ll likely be required through your school to receive credit for the internship, which will determine the number of hours you’ll need to work each week (approx. 15 hours/week). The duration of the internship can also be adjusted, especially if your school has a trimester schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with basic research and outreach for influencer campaigns
- Respond to new collaboration inquiries in a timely manner
- Assist in growing our agency’s exclusive Influencer Insights Panel
- Work closely with the influencer and social media teams to stay on track with seasonal influencer content, client promotions, new product launches, etc.
- Social media content creation & posting across Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn
- Basic graphic design conceptualization and creation for social media
- Identify unique opportunities for social media engagement
- Assist with blog posts, client messaging, influencer pitches, and more
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Marketing, Journalism, and/or Communications major, or similar degree field
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms, including: TikTok, Facebook, Instagram (& related tools), LinkedIn and YouTube
- Preferred experience with content creation
- Passion for influencer marketing and social media
- Able to stay on top of current social media best practices and trends
- Comfortable communicating directly with influencers and coordinating campaigns
- Detail-oriented, with strong editing and proofreading skills
- Highly-organized
- Able to meet tight deadlines
- Data-driven with ability to connect results with goals
- Self-starting, creative problem solver
- Must have reliable transportation to and from our Chicago office
HOW TO APPLY (by Friday, December 5th):
In order to apply, please send the following deliverables to hello@matrix1.com with the subject line “Influencer Marketing & Content Intern” by Friday, December 5th. Feel free to email us with any questions. Thank you!
- Internship Application Deliverables:
- Résumé (no more than 1 page) as a .PDF FILE
- Cover letter as a .PDF FILE addressed to Beckie Tomala
Our offices are located at:
566 W Adams Street, Suite 720
Chicago, IL 60661
We look forward to reviewing your application!