Social Media Intern

Social Media Intern

Grounded Solutions & Patriot Excavating are seeking a highly capable, self-directed Social Media Intern to help manage and grow the social media presence of both companies.

This role is ideal for someone who understands storytelling, branding, and performance, and who is self-motivated to execute at a high level. The intern will work independently with little supervision while creating content specifically for Grounded Solutions and Patriot Excavating. The position requires local proximity to visit job sites occasionally to capture content.

Mix of in‑office and remote work + on‑site content capture in Central Indiana + surrounding areas.

Pay: $17 per hour; $50 weekly gas stipend.

~10–20 hours per week for 6–8 weeks over the summer.

• Self‑directed and proactive
• Willing to be pushed forward to hit goals
• Open to feedback and able to implement it quickly
• Curious and intellectually engaged
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast‑moving environment
• Design‑capable (strong visual eye; Canva/Adobe experience preferred)
• Detail‑oriented and data‑aware
• High integrity and aligned with our core values
• Someone who truly understands brand, audience, and execution

• On‑site content capture (photo + video) at job sites as needed
• Shooting and editing short‑form video and image‑based content
• Creating cohesive visual assets aligned with brand standards
• Attending weekly production meetings to assess which projects are ready for content capture and working with project managers to acquire information as needed
• Developing content storylines and themes that align with the brands
• Translating real‑world projects into compelling, trust‑building narratives
• Planning content calendars aligned with marketing goals
• Posting content across agreed social platforms
• Writing captions that reflect brand voice and positioning
• Supporting light community engagement as needed
• Tracking performance metrics (reach, engagement, growth)
• Reporting insights and recommendations
• Developing a strategy based on data and feedback

• How to build and manage a consistent brand voice
• Basics of content strategy and campaign execution
• Social media analytics and performance tracing
• Employer branding and recruitment marketing
• Cross‑functional collaboration in a growing organization

Applicants should submit the following materials via email:

• Your resume
• Examples of past social media or content creation work, such as:
• Links to social media accounts you’ve managed
• Content portfolios (video, photo, graphics, reels, stories, etc.)
• Case studies or brief explanations of your role in past projects (optional but encouraged)

Local candidates are strongly preferred due to occasional on‑site content capture needs.

Only applicants who submit both a resume and relevant work samples will be considered.

Email:
Terra Hamilton at

Grounded Solutions is licensed, bonded, and insured in the state of Indiana.