Internship 2027 - Social Media

Where Ambition Meets Innovation 

Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals. 

Job Overview: 

As a Social Media Intern, you'll help us build the future of employee storytelling at LPL. We believe some of our most authentic and compelling content comes from the people who work here every day. Ready to help launch a first-of-its-kind creator program? We're looking for a curious, organized, and social-savvy intern who can help build the infrastructure that empowers employees to tell their stories and amplify the LPL brand. 

Responsibilities: 

• Employee Advocacy: Assist with managing and expanding LPL's Employee Advocacy program by curating content, supporting participant engagement, and helping employees become confident to share company stories to their social networks. 

• Employee Creator Program Support: Help launch and scale LPL's Employee Creator program by supporting employees interested in building audiences and sharing their experiences online. 

• Program Operations: Maintain program resources, participant lists, content calendars, and internal communications to ensure programs run smoothly and scale effectively. 

• Trend Research & Reporting: Identify and track trends, participation, engagement, and effectiveness. 

 

What are we looking for? 

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work. 

Requirements: 

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate degree program with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028​ 

• Interest in the Marketing and Public Relations industry​ 

• Offer is contingent upon successful background screening and agreement to be local to the Fort Mill - Selected candidates will operate out of the office working on a hybrid schedule (2-3 days in office) 

Core Competencies: 

• Strong communication, collaboration and time management skills with the ability to write engaging content and provide recommendations. ​ 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) ​ 

• Basic knowledge of SEO principles, keyword research, social media management tools, platforms 

 

Preferences: 

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing Marketing, Business, Communications, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field 

• Strong interest in marketing technology, campaign performance, analytics, or customer experience 

• Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn 

• Comfortable working with data in Excel or similar tools 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Summer Internship Schedule:  

• Full - time position for 10 weeks in the summer of 2027; Monday through Friday, working 40 hours a week during business operating hours.   

• Internship dates: 6/1/2027 – 8/6/2027   

 

Final Fall Priority Application Date: October 19 at 11:59 PM PST

 

Disclaimer for international students:     

• At this time, for our early career program positions, we’re unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. For other positions, within LPL it will depend on the specific position.    

• You will be responsible for obtaining and providing to LPL the required I-9 documentation as part of our onboarding process.    

• Positions offered are for full-time work at 40 hours per week.     

• Please consult your Designated School Official to confirm your eligibility with your school ability prior to applying.

 

Hourly Rate:

25.00/hour

 

The hourly amount is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant’s skill, experience, and work location. 

 

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!

• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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