Social Media Marketing Intern

Position Title: Social Media Marketing Intern
Location: Coralville, Iowa (On-Site)

Status: Temporary / Seasonal Internship (Fall 2026)
Hours: 10–20 hours per week (flexible around class schedules)
Duration: Monday, September 7, 2026 – Friday, December 4, 2026 (flexible)

Overview

Leepfrog Technologies develops CourseLeaf, the leading academic operations platform for higher education. More than 550 colleges and universities rely on CourseLeaf to streamline academic operations, helping institutions better serve millions of students.

We're looking for a creative, organized, and curious college student who wants to gain real-world experience in B2B marketing and social media.

As our Social Media Marketing Intern, you'll help tell the stories of our customers, employees, products, and higher education thought leadership across LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. You'll work closely with our marketing team to create engaging content, monitor performance, and contribute ideas that strengthen our digital presence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or digital media who wants hands-on experience with a growing software company.

This role is perfect if you are well-versed in social media and digital trends, have a passion for writing and creating visual content, and are eager to build a professional marketing portfolio. Additionally, you should be curious about technology and higher education and thrive in an environment where you can contribute ideas and collaborate with others.

What You'll Do

• Assist with creating and scheduling social media posts
• Write engaging captions and adapt content for different platforms
• Design simple social graphics using Canva or similar tools
• Edit short videos and create clips for social media
• Help identify trending topics and relevant higher education conversations
• Monitor social channels and engage with comments when appropriate
• Track social media performance and prepare monthly analytics reports
• Repurpose articles, customer stories, and events into social content
• Research industry trends
• Assist with marketing campaigns and special projects as needed

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field
• Strong written communication skills
• Creative thinker with an eye for engaging content
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube
• Comfortable using Canva or willing to learn
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects
• Detail-oriented and dependable
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Bonus Skills

Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required:

• Canva
• HubSpot
• Video editing software (CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, etc.)
• Basic understanding of analytics or SEO

 What You'll Gain

• Real-world B2B marketing experience
• A portfolio of published social media campaigns and content
• Experience working with marketing professionals
• Exposure to content strategy, analytics, and campaign planning
• Mentorship and professional development

Leepfrog Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic makeup, gender identity, disability, or other protected characteristics by local, state, or federal law.