SMM Intern (m/f/d) | Remote at Transparent Hiring

Location: EMEA (Remote)
Type: Internship (Full-time)
Time zone: CET or within ±3 hours
Duration: 3–6 months, with the possibility of extension/long-term role based on performance
Compensation: Unpaid

About Transparent Hiring

Transparent Hiring is an international relocation and recruitment agency helping IT professionals from around the world build careers in Germany and relocate there with confidence.

We’ve been growing steadily for over 5 years, combining the flexibility of a startup with the reliability of an experienced international team.

Internship Overview

We are looking for an SMM Intern who will be working with real content that drives engagement, saves, and leads. This internship is focused on content production + execution, not just learning basics.

What You’ll Work On

• Supporting the creation of social media content (Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn): carousels, posts, and reels;
• Assisting with visual design in Figma / Canva / Photoshop in line with brand guidelines;
• Assisting in writing captions and structuring content;
• Assisting in identifying and sourcing relevant bloggers/influencers;
• Supporting communication with influencers and coordination of basic collaboration processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Fluency in English (B2/C1) and Russian (Native)
• Strong visual taste
• Confident use of: Figma, Photoshop, Canva, CapCut
• Understanding of social media formats and content structure
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and meet deadlines
• Proactive mindset and reliability

Would be a Plus

• Previous experience working in SMM (internships or freelance)
• Portfolio with real examples of content

Portfolio

If you have a portfolio, we’d love to see examples such as:
• Carousels and social media posts
• Reels you created end-to-end
• Stories design examples
• Captions or texts you’ve written

What We Offer

• Work in a fast-growing startup where processes are still being built – your ideas can directly impact the outcome
• A wide range of tasks across content, visuals, and SMM – no routine “just posting” work
• Creative freedom
• Hands-on experience with real marketing goals and measurable results
• Direct feedback and mentorship from a team with real experience in the German hiring market
• Strong portfolio cases you can use for future roles
• Recommendation letter and professional reference upon successful completion
• Evaluation after the internship for a potential transition into a long-term role

How to Apply

Send us your CV and a short note explaining:

• why you’re interested in this internship
• which marketing skills you’d like to develop
• your portfolio!

If you love creating content, have a strong visual eye, and want to build a portfolio with real results — we’d love to hear from you.