Overview
The purpose of this internship is to prepare students for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the various functions of the Zebra Technologies organization. The program is designed to provide students with experiences that provide insights into a career with Zebra. Students will be positioned for success with training and hands-on experiences, invited to social and development activities, and provided a professional mentor relationship.
The Social Media Team plays a pivotal role in amplifying Zebra's brand, building credibility with our customers and partners, and driving meaningful engagement through social-first content. We bring together organic and people-led social efforts including executive thought leadership and employee advocacy to expand visibility and strengthen trust and awareness in Zebra.
This marketing internship at Zebra will provide you with the foundation to explore and apply for Zebra's Marketing Development Program (MDP). The MDP is a two-year, full-time rotational program offering employees the opportunity to learn from experts throughout the marketing organization at our Lincolnshire, IL headquarters.
US Summer Internship Benefits
•Summer Fridays, as applicable with your team
•30+ social and professional events in 12 weeks
•Global immersion with your teams and interns
•Intern allowance (when applicable)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Creating engaging, human-centric, and informative social media posts for Zebra's corporate social media channels
•Analyzing and evaluating posted content via Zebra's social media management tool to determine what posts resonate with our audience
•Utilizing social listening dashboards to track current industry-specific conversations that our teams can lean into for new and relevant social media content
•Researching, publishing, and writing social media copy for relevant third-party and Zebra content for Zebra's Employee Advocacy Channel in efforts to increase overall employee engagement and AI visibility
•Assisting with the preparation of social media posts for Zebra's executive thought leaders
•Assisting with special projects within the External Communications team
•Develop planning, organizational and leadership skills
•Increase technology knowledge and skills, especially as it relates to Zebra's product portfolio
•Manage team-based work assignments
•Practice interpersonal skills to connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow-up activities
This position requires hybrid work (3 days/week in office) in the Lincolnshire, IL office.
Required Qualifications
•Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism or English
•Must have an anticipated graduation date between 2027-2028
•Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience using social media networks in a professional capacity
•Basic understanding of social media management tools like Sprinklr, Sprout, or Hootsuite
•Exceptional writing and communication skills with a strong attention to detail
•Adaptability and Learning Agility – Willingness to learn quickly, embrace new tools or methods, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
•Technical Skills – Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic familiarity with technology solutions
•Integrity – Commitment to ethical behavior and confidentiality
Salary
USD $25.50/hour
