Social Media Intern

Our mission is to SAVE AND IMPROVE LIVES BY EMPOWERING HEALTHCARE CONSUMERS. Come be part of remarkable.

Internship details

• Location: Remote (United States).

• Employment Type: Part-time Internship (15-20 hours per week).
• Duration: February 2027 - June 2027 - Candidates must remain actively enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the internship. 

How you can make a difference

Social media is one of the most powerful ways to build relationships, educate audiences, and bring a brand to life. As our Social Media Intern, you'll play a key role in helping HealthEquity connect with members, employers, teammates, and future talent through creative, engaging content. You'll help develop social media content, identify emerging trends, contribute new ideas, and support the execution of our social strategy across multiple platforms. From content planning and content creation to performance analysis and trend spotting, you'll gain hands-on experience helping a brand connect with audiences in meaningful ways. Your work will directly contribute to brand awareness, audience engagement, recruiting initiatives, and thought leadership efforts while helping bring the HealthEquity mission to life through compelling content and storytelling. Success in this role is defined by strong content ideation, consistent execution, creative thinking, and the ability to identify and develop content that resonates with our audiences. 

What you’ll be doing

We are looking for a creative, curious, and social-savvy Social Media Intern to join our Social Media team. In this role, you'll support the day-to-day execution of HealthEquity's social media channels through content creation, trend research, and content planning. 

You'll collaborate closely with the Social Media Manager, Senior Social Designer, and cross-functional partners to develop engaging content that drives audience engagement, brand awareness, and channel growth. 

In this role, you will: 

• Research social media trends, platform updates, audience behaviors, and emerging content opportunities. 

• Contribute content ideas and participate in creative brainstorming sessions for social campaigns and always-on content. 

• Draft social media copy for HealthEquity's social channels. 

• Create and edit social content, including graphics, short-form videos, carousels, and platform-specific assets. 

• Support content planning, editorial calendars, and campaign execution. 

• Conduct competitive and industry research to identify best practices and new content opportunities. 

• Bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that contribute to HealthEquity's content strategy and channel growth. 

What you will need to be successful

Education and Experience 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, Advertising, Graphic Design, or a related field. 

• Preferred candidates are entering their Junior or Senior year. 

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the internship. 

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Strong understanding of major social media platforms and platform best practices. 

• Strong written communication, storytelling, and content development skills. 

• Basic graphic design and content creation skills. 

• Familiarity with short-form video creation and social-first storytelling. 

• Willingness to learn, experiment, and adapt in a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience creating content for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or similar platforms. 

• Experience managing personal, academic, club, or organizational social media accounts. 

• Basic video editing or graphic design skills. 

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, CapCut, or similar creative tools. 

Success in This Role May Include 

• Contributing creative content ideas that support HealthEquity's social media strategy. 

• Identification of emerging trends, formats, and content opportunities. 

• Consistent creation of content that reflects the HealthEquity brand, mission, and values. 

What you'll gain

• Hands-on experience creating content and supporting social media strategy for a national brand. 

• Exposure to social media strategy, content planning, and content creation. 

• Experience creating content across multiple social platforms and formats. 

• Mentorship from experienced social media, communications, and creative professionals. 

• Opportunities to build a professional portfolio featuring real-world campaigns and content. 

• Exposure to employer branding, corporate communications, healthcare marketing, and integrated marketing initiatives. 

#LI-Remote

This is a remote position.

The actual compensation offer is determined based on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. This position will be eligible for performance-based incentives as part of the total compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits including:  

• Medical, dental, and vision 

• HSA contribution and match 

• Dependent care FSA match 

• Full-time team members receive a minimum of 18 days of annual PTO and 13 paid holidays per year 

• Paid parental leave 

• 401(k) match 

• Personal and healthcare financial literacy programs 

• Ongoing education & tuition assistance 

• Gym and fitness reimbursement 

• Wellness program incentives 

Onboarding & Travel

This is a remote role, with an in-person onboarding training component. New team members must participate in Trailhead, HealthEquity’s immersive onboarding experience Trailhead is designed to foster meaningful connections, support your integration into the organization, and equip you with a strong understanding of our business. Trailhead participation is a key expectation of this role. Trailhead is held onsite at our headquarters once per quarter. HealthEquity covers all required travel and accommodations. 

This role may begin with a virtual, self-paced onboarding experience, followed by a mandatory onsite Trailhead session at a later date.

HealthEquity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to team members with qualifying disabilities. Should you be selected for this role and require an accommodation, we will put you in touch with our Benefits Team so you can begin the accommodation request process.

HealthEquity has a vision that by 2030 we will make HSAs as wide-spread and popular as retirement accounts. We are passionate about providing a solution that allows American families to connect health and wealth. Join us and discover a work experience where the person is valued more than the position. Click here to learn more. 

You belong at HealthEquity!

HealthEquity, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being an employer where no matter your background or identity – you feel welcome and included. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. HealthEquity is a drug-free workplace. For more information about our EEO policy, or about HealthEquity’s applicant disability accommodation, drug-free-workplace, background check, and E-Verify policies, please visit our Careers page.

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At HealthEquity, our goal is to save and improve lives by empowering healthcare consumers. This shared purpose inspires everything we do, including how we approach hiring. Our process is designed to get to know the real you: your skills, experiences, and potential to make a difference. We value honesty, originality, and the courage to do the right thing, even when it is not the easiest path. Showing up as your authentic self reflects these values and helps us build something truly remarkable together.

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