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Social Media Marketing Intern

CompanyLeepfrog
LocationCoralville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in creating and scheduling engaging social media content across multiple platforms while monitoring performance metrics. They will also collaborate with the marketing team to research trends and support various marketing campaigns and special projects.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
157
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
Leepfrog Technologies is an education technology company headquartered in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids region in eastern Iowa. We have a team of over 150 professionals who are passionate about higher education and student success. Leepfrog’s primary product is CourseLeaf, an academic operations platform that supports curriculum, catalog, scheduling, registration, and syllabi management. Over 500 colleges and universities and 5.5 million students are using CourseLeaf to thrive. Leepfrog staff members are called “Froggers,” a nod to our company name and our agile mindset. Our headquarters in the University of Iowa Research Park includes beautiful grounds with access to walking trails and bike paths, private offices, and a barista who creates a wide variety of free coffee and tea creations every morning for our staff. Leepfrog is a privately held company, led by original Founder and CEO Lee Brintle. Although the company has experienced rapid growth, we retain a start-up culture with continued commitment to outstanding benefits, training and promotion, work-life balance, and nurturing creative ideas.
About the Role

Description

  

Position Title: Social Media Marketing Intern
Location: Coralville, Iowa (On-Site)

Status: Temporary / Seasonal Internship (Fall 2026)
Hours: 10–20 hours per week (flexible around class schedules)
Duration: Monday, September 7, 2026 – Friday, December 4, 2026 (flexible)


Overview


Leepfrog Technologies develops CourseLeaf, the leading academic operations platform for higher education. More than 550 colleges and universities rely on CourseLeaf to streamline academic operations, helping institutions better serve millions of students.


We're looking for a creative, organized, and curious college student who wants to gain real-world experience in B2B marketing and social media.


As our Social Media Marketing Intern, you'll help tell the stories of our customers, employees, products, and higher education thought leadership across LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. You'll work closely with our marketing team to create engaging content, monitor performance, and contribute ideas that strengthen our digital presence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or digital media who wants hands-on experience with a growing software company.


This role is perfect if you are well-versed in social media and digital trends, have a passion for writing and creating visual content, and are eager to build a professional marketing portfolio. Additionally, you should be curious about technology and higher education and thrive in an environment where you can contribute ideas and collaborate with others.

 

What You'll Do

  • Assist with creating and scheduling social media posts
  • Write engaging captions and adapt content for different platforms
  • Design simple social graphics using Canva or similar tools
  • Edit short videos and create clips for social media
  • Help identify trending topics and relevant higher education conversations
  • Monitor social channels and engage with comments when appropriate
  • Track social media performance and prepare monthly analytics reports
  • Repurpose articles, customer stories, and events into social content
  • Research industry trends
  • Assist with marketing campaigns and special projects as needed

Requirements

What We're Looking For

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Creative thinker with an eye for engaging content
  • Familiarity with LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube
  • Comfortable using Canva or willing to learn
  • Organized and able to manage multiple projects
  • Detail-oriented and dependable
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn


Bonus Skills


Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required:

  • Canva
  • HubSpot
  • Video editing software (CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, etc.)
  • Basic understanding of analytics or SEO


 What You'll Gain

  • Real-world B2B marketing experience
  • A portfolio of published social media campaigns and content
  • Experience working with marketing professionals
  • Exposure to content strategy, analytics, and campaign planning
  • Mentorship and professional development


Leepfrog Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic makeup, gender identity, disability, or other protected characteristics by local, state, or federal law.

Key Skills
Social media marketingContent creationCopywritingGraphic designCanvaVideo editingAnalyticsDigital marketingCommunicationResearchProject managementLinkedInFacebookYouTubeSEOHubSpot
Categories
MarketingCreative & MediaSoftwareEducationTechnology
Benefits
MentorshipProfessional development