Social Media Intern

Groupon is a marketplace where customers discover new experiences and services everyday and local businesses thrive. To date we have worked with over a million merchant partners worldwide, connecting over 16 million customers with deals across various categories. In a world often dominated by e-commerce giants, we stand out as one of the few platforms uniquely committed to helping local businesses succeed on a performance basis.

Groupon is on a radical journey to transform our business with relentless pursuit of results. Even with thousands of employees spread across multiple continents, we still maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking and celebrates success. The impact here can be immediate due to our scale and the speed of our transformation. We're a "best of both worlds" kind of company. We're big enough to have the resources and scale, but small enough that a single person has a surprising amount of autonomy and can make a meaningful impact.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a passionate Social Media Intern to work directly with our Senior Lead Social Media Manager. In this role, you’ll help develop both real-time and planned content for Groupon’s social platforms while contributing to larger brand campaigns.

This role is perfect for you if you love social media, staying ahead of cultural trends, and creating innovative content. It’s an excellent opportunity to make an impact, support diverse campaigns (think Things To Do, Food & Dining, Beauty & Wellness, Travel Deals, etc.), and engage with a global audience.

The 2025 Summer Internship program is scheduled to run for 10 weeks from June 2, 2025, to August 8, 2025. It will be a hybrid program based out of our Chicago office. Interns will be required to be in the Chicago office on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week, which is consistent with our current US employee office policy. On all other weekdays, interns have the flexibility to work remotely.

You’ll spend time on the following:

• Content Creation: Assist in developing video and static content that brings Groupon’s brand to life.

• Trendspotting: Research emerging trends to help Groupon engage in timely and relevant cultural conversations.

• Campaign Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to brainstorm creative strategies for ongoing and real-time campaigns.

• Content Calendar: Help maintain the social content calendar, organize assets, and streamline workflows.

• Community Engagement: Monitor platforms, respond to comments, and foster a positive, interactive online presence.

• Administrative Support: Document team workflows, organize creative briefs, and assist in day-to-day social media management.

We’re excited about you if you are:

• A rising junior or senior or have recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related fields at an accredited university.

• Familiarity with tools like Canva, CapCut, or Adobe Creative Suite (a plus).

• Proficiency with social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.) and management tools (Sprinklr, Meta Insights).

• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.

• Creativity and eagerness to work collaboratively on content.

• Organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Availability to commit to an 8-12 week summer internship program.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-On Experience: Support live campaigns and contribute to Groupon’s social media growth.

• Creative Development: Work on trend-driven, culturally relevant content across a wide range of topics.

• Professional Connections: Collaborate with marketing leaders and receive mentorship.

• Skill-Building: Enhance your content creation, analytics, and community engagement expertise.

How to Apply:

•  Please submit your resume and examples of your social media work (if available).

Compensation

• $20/hour

Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local e-commerce marketplace, click here. You can also find out more about us in the latest Groupon news as well as learning about our DEI approach. If all of this sounds like something that’s a great fit for you, then click apply and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services.

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