INTERNS - SPRING 2026

Job Description: Wave Collective is looking to add driven, creative and quick-thinking interns to our social media, creative and PR and Influencer teams for the Spring 2026 semester.

Wave is a forward-thinking public relations, social media and digital marketing firm, based in Boston. With our combined digital marketing expertise, our relationships with both traditional media and social media influencers, and our passion to help businesses grow, we are constantly striving to deliver innovative and successful programs for our clients.

With a fresh, savvy approach to modern media and social media channels, we create strategies for brands and talent to connect to their target consumers. Wave specializes in public relations, social media marketing, content creation, event marketing, and influencer relations.

Social Media Intern Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Managing and updating content calendars for multiple brands on different social media platforms
• Designing brand assets for posting (IG stories, graphics, etc.)
• Assisting with social media performance reports
• Assisting with social strategy decks for clients
• Assisting with administrative assignments (holiday calendars, client tracking, etc.)
• Assist and participate with brainstorming and client shot list creation
• Assist with photo/video content shoots (on-site at social client location)
• Avid social media user – up on the latest trends for each social platform (IG, TikTok, FB, etc.)

Content Creation/Creative Intern Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Actively participate in brainstorms, including creative trend research
• Assist with photography/videography content creation shoots for social media (in-studio and on-site at client location)
• Assist with capturing and creating captivating Reels, TikToks and UGC content, as needed
• Work cooperatively with Creative & Social Media teams
• Update and help maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video
• An interest in gaining experience in short form videography, photography, and graphic design
• An interest in developing skills using creative platforms and software systems. (Ex: Canva and Adobe)
• The ideal candidate has a strong interest in photography or videography and can share examples of social media content that showcase their style, creativity, and understanding of digital storytelling.

PR & Influencer Marketing Intern Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Assist in brainstorming creative pitch angles & drafting corresponding pitches
• Assist with all aspects of our influencer marketing services and ongoing client campaigns
• Begin press release & media advisory drafts
• Update and maintaining media and influencers lists & databases
• Scan for client media coverage
• Assist with media coverage reports
• Assist with campaign reporting and analysis
• Upload events to online calendar listing websites
• Conduct client & competitor research
• Execution of client campaigns/activations, including (but not limited to): event pre-coordination, post-event reporting, PR box assembly
• Dependent on client, there might be opportunities for the PR & Influencer Marketing Intern to assist with evening events
• Proactive consumer of both traditional media outlets (ie. Boston Globe, NY Times, Food & Wine magazine), social media accounts (including influencers & content creators), and podcasts to stay up to date on current trending topics & events locally, nationally, and abroad
• Avid consumer of influencers/content creators on multiple platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Youtube and beyond
• Creative social media user who is up to date on current industry trends/topics
• Please include in your application a recent article or podcast episode you loved, along with three favorite influencer/creator accounts you’re following

Our Ideal Interns are:

• Passionate about public relations, influencer marketing, social media, or content creation, with a genuine desire to learn more
• Available a minimum of 15 hours per week (school credit available) and are able to be in-person 1- 2 days/week in our South Boston office, client photoshoot, or client event
• Pursuing a degree and/or interest in communication, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, graphic design, art, or related discipline
• Creatively driven and organized
• Detail oriented, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have a basic knowledge of Google Drive

If interested in applying for an internship, please email your resume, cover letter and availability to internships@wearewavecollective.com.

In your subject line and cover letter, please specify which position you’re applying for. Applications without this distinction will not be considered.

If you’re interested in applying to more than one internship opportunity, please send only one application and note in the body of the email, cover letter & subject line the opportunities you’re interested in being considered for.

Wave works on a hybrid in-office schedule Monday – Friday, with most in-office days taking place Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday. Wave office hours are 9AM – 5PM Monday – Friday.