Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Are you passionate about social media, bursting with innovative and relatable creative ideas, and eager to shape how a brand connects with audiences online? Staples is on the hunt for a Social Content Intern to join our dynamic social team, supporting our retail, online, and B2B customer base.

As our Social Media Intern, you’ll wear two hats, content creator and strategist as you bring your unique ideas to life. From jumping on viral trends to engaging with our passionate online community, you’ll help elevate Staples' social media game in bold, fun, and meaningful ways.

If you're all about creating content that stops the scroll, keeps up with the latest pop culture, and always stays ahead of the curve, we’d love to hear from you! 

This intern position requires you to be in a hybrid working model (at least 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote) based at the Staples, Inc. Corporate Headquarters in Framingham, MA. 

Target Start Date: June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025 (11-week program)  

What you bring to the table:

Social Media Expertise: A deep understanding of social platforms, including their unique features and best practices.Creative Storyteller: A passion for storytelling and crafting visually compelling content that engages audiences.Trend Savvy: A strong pulse on pop culture, internet trends, and cultural moments, and how they could relate to Staples from a social standpoint.Strong Communicator: Excellent collaboration and communication skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams.Self-starter:  Thrives in a fast-paced environment with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks. 

What you’ll be doing:  

Trendspotting & Strategy: Stay ahead of social media trends, pop culture moments, current events, and competitor activity to uncover opportunities that align with the Staples brand. This includes researching best-in-class examples for inspiration.Content Creation: Craft lo-fi, social-first content that resonates with diverse audiences and cuts through the noise on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and X (Twitter). You’ll focus on creating authentic, thumb-stopping content like videos, reels, and posts that feel organic and relatable.Cultural Relevance: Push the boundaries by incorporating memes, current events, CapCut templates, and trending audios while maintaining Staples’ brand voice and values.Community Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with fans, followers, and brand advocates, as well as engage with other brands in witty, memorable ways on trending content.Publishing & Analytics: Manage content scheduling, publishing, and performance tracking across all platforms, turning insights into actionable improvements.Brand Advocacy: Foster a positive, inclusive, and relatable brand voice that resonates with diverse audiences across social media.Creative Collaboration: Work closely with our creative team to brainstorm, ideate, and gather feedback on content, ensuring it aligns with the overall strategy while pushing creative boundariesField Collaboration: Partner with our in-store team to develop and shoot content in the field with real associates.

What’s needed - Basic Qualifications:

Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree, enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college creditsMust be a rising senior (graduating May 2026)Proven experience with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn) and content creation.Strong interest in social media trends, pop culture, and internet culture, with the ability to engage audiences authentically.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.

What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience developing innovative, relatable, and trendy social content.

At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations -- through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.