Founded in, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio – from individual components to complex customized solutions and system. As a family-owned company, we act from a holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, we want to contribute to the quality of life and conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies, knowledge and education.
At Festo, we hire people who continuously live our five core Values:
1. We are Ambitious
2. We are Determined
3. We are Visionary
4. We Value Each Other
5. We are Dependable
About Festo:
We are a forward-thinking industrial automation company focused on delivering innovative solutions to complex manufacturing challenges. Our mission is to empower industries with smarter, safer, and more efficient technologies.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a creative and self-motivated Part-Time Social Media Coordinator Intern to manage and grow our presence on LinkedIn. This role is ideal for someone with strong video production skills, a sharp eye for engaging content, and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical subject matter experts. The coordinator will be responsible for producing 2–3 high-quality posts per week to enhance our brand visibility and industry leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
6. Content Planning & Collaboration: Work with internal subject matter experts to understand technical content and develop engaging social media narratives. Maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent posting aligned with company goals and campaign schedules.
7. Video Production: Record and edit short-form video content suitable for LinkedIn, including product demos, product highlights, team insights, and interviews with experts. Ensure all videos reflect brand standards and communicate clearly to a professional audience.
8. Post Creation & Scheduling: Write compelling post copy tailored to LinkedIn's professional audience. Design or source appropriate graphics, thumbnails, and captions as needed.
9. Performance Monitoring: Track post engagement and performance metrics to help inform future content strategy.
Qualifications:
10. Experience managing business social media accounts, especially LinkedIn.
11. Proficiency in video recording and editing (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, ShotCut, or similar).
12. Strong communication and writing skills, particularly in simplifying technical concepts for general audiences.
13. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
14. Familiarity with industrial automation, manufacturing, or STEM/technology topics is a plus.
Work Hours and Compensation:
15. Hours: Approximately 10–15 hours per week, flexible schedule.
16. Compensation: $20 per hour
17. Location: On-site in Schaumburg, IL, as needed to record content and collaborate with subject matter experts; remote or on-site for editing and post creation, depending on candidate’s location and equipment needs.
This internship is a unique opportunity to work with experienced professionals in an innovative and fast-paced engineering environment. We are committed to providing our interns with hands-on, practical experience that will provide a solid foundation for continued growth in their careers.