Social Media Marketing Intern

Summer Social Media & Marketing Internship (For College Credit)

5–10 hours/week | Remote or Dallas-based<

Salty Ranch Marketing is a boutique social media and brand strategy studio based in Dallas, helping businesses grow through thoughtful content, strategic storytelling, and creative digital marketing. Working with clients ranging from lifestyle brands and artists to hospitality and service-based businesses, Salty Ranch blends strategy with aesthetics to build brands people connect with.

Founded after experience in both agency settings and in-house marketing director roles, Salty Ranch offers a more personal, collaborative approach than a traditional agency. This is a founder-led business (just me!), which means interns gain direct exposure to the real behind-the-scenes of running and growing a social media business. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants hands-on experience, mentorship, and a real look into what it takes to build a career—or even a business—in social media and marketing.

Role Description

This is a highly collaborative internship working directly alongside the founder of Salty Ranch. This is not a traditional “intern doing admin tasks” role—you’ll get exposure to both the creative and strategic side of social media, while learning the backend of how client work and a boutique marketing business actually operates. You’ll support content ideation, social strategy, trend research, graphic design, and campaign execution while contributing fresh ideas and creative perspective.

This role is ideal for someone who is interested in:

• Learning how social media works beyond what you see on the front end
• Getting mentorship from someone who has worked in agencies and built an independent business
• Exploring freelance, entrepreneurship, or one day starting a social media business of your own
• Building real-world experience for internship credit in a flexible, supportive environment

This internship can be fully remote, with optional in-person collaboration if you’re based in Dallas.

What You’ll Help With

• Social media content ideation and trend research
• Graphic creation and content support (Canva/Capcut experience is a major plus)
• Assisting with content calendars and campaign planning
• Supporting client social media strategy execution
• Researching trends, platform updates, and creative opportunities
• Contributing ideas for brand growth and engagement
• Getting exposure to client communication and the business side of social media

Who You Are

• Seeking college internship credit (preferred)
• Passionate about social media, digital culture, and what’s trending
• Creative, hungry, and eager to learn
• Strong eye for design, branding, and aesthetics
• Interested in both strategy and content creation
• Self-starter who can work independently but loves collaboration
• Excited about mentorship and learning the “why” behind marketing decisions
• Curious about entrepreneurship or building something of your own one day

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Marketing, Communications, Design, or related field
• Experience or strong interest in social media marketing
• Familiarity with Canva, CapCut, IG, TT, Claude or similar creative tools
• Basic understanding of social platforms and analytics is a plus
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail