National Retail Federation is hiring: Social Media Intern in Washington

The National Retail Federation is a trade association that advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies.

We have exciting internship opportunities for college students to learn valuable insights about the retail industry and the role of a trade association. Do you have a passion for the retail industry? Do you enjoy learning and gaining hands-on experience working with a team? If yes, this may be the summer internship for you. Interested candidates should apply with a resume and cover letter by February 21, 2025, to be considered.

Program Dates: June 2, 2025 – July 31, 2025

Hourly Rate: $21 - $26

Location: Washington, D.C. Office

The Social Media Intern will assist the NRF social media director with planning and creating social content that grows and enhances the NRF’s social channels.

Essential Functions

• Assist with weekly analytics and reporting
• Assist with development of social campaigns and daily social content needs, including social video
• Research social landscape and make recommendations based on current trends and best practices
• Write news summaries for daily NRF SmartBrief newsletters
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be rising junior or senior with coursework or experience in marketing, communications, English or digital strategy.
• Must be a strong writer with strong social media background.
• Must have basic graphic design skills relevant for social media content
• Must be curious, creative and have strong critical thinking skills
• Must be detail oriented, organized and able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must apply by February 21, 2025 for consideration