Social Media Intern
Grounded Solutions & Patriot Excavating
About the Role: Grounded Solutions is seeking a highly capable, self-directed Social Media Intern to help manage and grow the social media presence of Grounded Solutions and Patriot Excavating.Â
This role is ideal for someone who understands storytelling, branding, and performance, and who is self-motivated to execute at a high level. Â
The Intern will work independently with little supervision while creating content specifically for Grounded Solutions and Patriot Excavating. The position requires local proximity to visit job sites occasionally to capture content.
Location: Mix of in-office and remote work & on-site content capture in Central Indiana + surrounding areas
Compensation: $17 per hour, $50 weekly gas stipend
Time Commitment: ~10-20 hours/week for 6-8 weeks over the summer
What We’re Looking For
This role requires a combination of creative skill, strategic thinking, and personal integrity.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Self-directed and proactive
- Willing to be pushed forward to hit goals
- Open to feedback and able to implement it quickly
- Curious and intellectually engaged
- Flexible and adaptable in a fast-moving environment
- Design-capable (strong visual eye; Canva/Adobe experience preferred)
- Detail-oriented and data-aware
- High-integrity and aligned with our core values
- Someone who truly understands brand, audience, and execution
Responsibilities
Content Creation
- On-site content capture (photo + video) at job sites as needed
- Shooting and editing short-form video and image-based content
- Creating cohesive visual assets aligned with brand standards
Strategy & Storytelling
- Attending weekly production meetings to assess which projects are ready for content capture and working with project managers to acquire information as needed
- Developing content storylines and themes that align with the brands
- Translating real-world projects into compelling, trust-building narratives
- Planning content calendars aligned with marketing goals
Publishing & Engagement
- Posting content across agreed social platforms
- Writing captions that reflect brand voice and positioning
- Supporting light community engagement as needed
Analytics & Optimization
- Tracking performance metrics (reach, engagement, growth)
- Reporting insights and recommendations
- Developing a strategy based on data and feedback
Applicants are encouraged to review our current social media presence to understand the brand voice, visual style, and existing content direction. Links to our Instagram platforms are provided below. Familiarity with the current content will help applicants assess fit and think critically about opportunities for growth, storytelling, and optimization.
- Grounded Solutions Instagram: @groundedsolutionsindy
- Patriot Excavating Instagram: @patriot_excavating
What You’ll Learn
- How to build and manage a consistent brand voice
- Basics of content strategy and campaign execution
- Social media analytics and performance tracing
- Employer branding and recruitment marketing
- Cross-functional collaboration in a growing organizationÂ
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials via email:
- Your resume
- Examples of past social media or content creation work, such as:
- Links to social media accounts you’ve managed
- Content portfolios (video, photo, graphics, reels, stories, etc.)
- Case studies or brief explanations of your role in past projects (optional but encouraged)
Local candidates are strongly preferred due to occasional on-site content capture needs.
Only applicants who submit both a resume and relevant work samples will be considered.
Email: Terra Hamilton at terrah@groundedin.com