Summer Associate Internship (Social Media Strategist - Influencer)

Overview

The Social Media team is a part of our Marketing and Communications department and is responsible for managing and advancing Navy Federal's enterprise-wide social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, Reddit and keeping the pulse on new or emerging platforms for potential expansion. We partner with business units, other marketing channel teams, and our Social Care Team to identify member and business needs and design social media strategy solutions.

Our team blends strategy, creativity, and data to deliver engaging, social-first content to members and prospects. We use platform-native media (e.g., short-form video, animated graphics, and influence partnerships) to drive brand and product awareness, financial education, acquisition, and affinity, showing up in the moments that matter most. We collaborate with our internal creative team and external media and sports agencies to bring campaigns to life.

The Summer Associate will have the opportunity to support influencer marketing, paid social campaign management, product marketing and financial education on social media.

Potential Project :

• The Summer Associate may work on a project with a focus on the influencer marketing program. Examples topics include, How Financial Institutions Can Leverage Influencers to Activate on Trends, Reaching Gen Z with Financial Education through Influencer Marketing, How Regulated Organizations Can Entertain on Social Media, Social Selling through Creator Partnerships.

They will receive guidance and direction from the team and management. Utilize and further develop technical and soft skills, business knowledge, and creative problem-solving abilities. Provide professional execution of day-to-day tasks and special projects while working within established standards, policies, and procedures.

The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2026 and ending in August 2026. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or later.

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Qualifications

About Us

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful : Make our mission your passion.

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Equal Employment Opportunity : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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