Social Media and Public Relations Intern - Remote

CIS Open · verified Sep 20, 2026

Remote US Part-time Junior Social Media

Entry-level Social Media role at CIS. Remote, United States of America · part-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll help execute CIS's marketing strategy across brand, content, social, design, and media relations
You'll create, schedule, publish, and monitor social content while responding professionally to audience activity
You'll draft campaign posts, produce visual or video assets, and adapt content to cybersecurity topics and CIS messaging
You'll research news, competitors, and trends, then track social performance and media coverage
You'll maintain media lists, support press releases and pitching, and prepare experts for interviews

What you bring

You have completed two years of study in communications, marketing, or a related field
You can use Microsoft Office and Canva, with familiarity designing in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
You understand marketing work and social platforms, with strong writing accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
You communicate, collaborate, analyze, and solve problems well while managing multiple time-sensitive projects
You are authorized to work in the United States

Who this fits

This part-time remote internship suits someone seeking hands-on marketing, social media, design, and public relations experience. You’ll work from the United States, report to the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, and need authorization to work there. The role calls for a professional, courteous approach and comfort working across several projects.

From the employer

The Social Media and Public Relations Intern is part of the Sales and Business Services department, which resides on the Marketing and Communications team and reports to the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager. The primary purpose of this position is to gain experience while providing support to essential Marketing functions related to brand, content, social media, graphic design, and media relations. This position will provide exceptional service to all customers, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and retention, and representing CIS in a professional and courteous manner.

What You'll Do:

Support the development and execution of the overall CIS marketing strategy
Assist in creating, scheduling, and publishing content across all CIS-owned social media channels
Monitor social media channels for engagement opportunities and respond to comments or messages in a timely, professional manner
Support campaign execution by drafting posts, creating visuals and/or video, and aligning content with cybersecurity trends and CIS messaging
Conduct research on industry news, competitor activity, and trending topics to inform content ideas
Track and report on social media performance metrics such as engagement, reach, and follower growth
Collaborate with the Marketing team to brainstorm creative ideas for increasing brand awareness and thought leadership
Assist in repurposing long-form content (e.g., blogs, white papers, etc.) into bite-sized social media assets
Stay up to date with platform updates, algorithm changes, and best practices for organic and paid social media
Build, update, and maintain targeted media lists
Assist in writing and distributing press releases
Assist with distribution of materials, pitching stories, and preparing subject matter experts for media interviews
Track media coverage, identify industry trends, and compile reports on mentions
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

What You'll Need:

2 years of study in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Proficient in Canva Design
Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable designing (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and a bonus to have editing skills (Premiere, After Effects)
Knowledgeable with Marketing functions and social media platforms
Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Strong attention to detail and accuracy with grammar and spelling
Organized with the ability to handle multiple projects within tight time constraints
Strong communication, problem solving, collaboration, and analytical skills
Must be authorized to work in the United States

It's a Plus if You Have:

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
Experience with marketing tools including Sprout Social, Pardot, Salesforce, Google Analytics, and others
Familiarity with databases like Muck Rack, EIN Presswire, and Talkwalker

At CIS, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment in which the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and views of our employees, members, and customers are valued and respected. It is through this commitment that we are able to work together towards our common mission: to make the connected world a safer place.

Compensation Range:

USD$18.27 - $22.33