Summer Social Media Marketing Intern – James River Air Conditioning Co. 

Job Title: Social Media Marketing Intern (Summer)

 

Location: 1905 Westmoreland Street, Richmond, VA 23230

Duration: Immediate 

Compensation: Paid

Hours: 25-30 hours through summer

 

About Us:

James River Air Conditioning Co. is a trusted leader in HVAC and plumbing services, serving the Richmond area with quality, reliability and professionalism.  We pride ourselves on our customer-first approach and expert solutions for residential and commercial clients. We’re looking for a creative and motivated Social Media Marketing Intern to help share our story, services, and team with the community.

Position Overview:

This summer internship offers a hands-on opportunity to build digital marketing skills while helping promote an essential service.  You’ll support the marketing team in creating, posting and analyzing content that educates and engages our audience on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and schedule social media posts to promote services, team culture, customer tips, and community involvement. 
• Collaborate with office and field teams to gather real-time content.
• Assist with photo and video content creation from job sites, team events and customer testimonials.
• Research and suggest creative content ideas (e.g., seasonal tips, DIY maintenance videos)
• Monitor engagement, respond to comments/messages, and support brand reputation online
• Track analytics to measure success and prepare weekly performance reports
• Support the marketing team with additional tasks as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, or related field
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Creative mindset and an eye for design; experience with Canva or Adobe tools a plus
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Comfortable working in a blue-collar industry and capturing on-site content 

Bonus Skills (Not Required):

• Video editing and photography experience
• Previous experience managing social accounts for a brand or organization
• Familiarity with platforms like Meta Business Suite

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world marketing experience in a high-demand service industry
• A portfolio of social media content and campaign work
• Mentorship from experienced marketing and operations team
• Opportunity to make a real impact on brand visibility and community outreach. 

To Apply:

Please send your resume, and brief cover letter to emilym@jamesriverair.com.  Examples of social media work (if available) are welcome