Social and Digital Media Intern

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

Join us on our mission to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

Job Description

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk‑takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that enrich and improve lives across the globe. Join us on our mission to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

Sony Electronics is looking for a Social and Digital Media Intern to join our Marketing Communications, Personal Entertainment team. Do you have a passion for music, gaming, and tech? Are you a digital native who loves consuming media online and connecting with others across social platforms? Are you constantly tuned into social and cultural trends, community conversations, and emerging creators? If this sounds like your dream role, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Support media campaigns by maintaining a content tracker

• Work across strategy, media, and creative teams to create, traffic, and organize creative media

• Collaborate with the social media team to engage with online communities across owned and emerging platforms

• Assist with community engagement and moderation across platforms such as Discord, Twitch, and Reddit, helping maintain respectful, brand‑safe conversations

• Monitor community conversations to surface trends, sentiment, and insights that can inform content and campaign planning

• Support research projects including target audience insights, competitive analysis, and trend tracking

• Assist with media campaign reporting and performance summaries

• Connect with and learn alongside our media agency partners

• Work with internal creative teams to help develop content for media and social campaigns

Minimum Requirements

• Program will run through August 2026

• Able to commit 20–40 hours per week: (In‑office Tuesday-Thursday, remote Monday, Friday)

• Rising junior or senior in a collegiate program with a 3.0 GPA or above

• Previous internship experience in marketing, media, communications, or digital content

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Understanding of social media platforms, including emerging and community‑driven spaces

• Familiarity with or interest in Discord, Twitch, Reddit, and live or community‑based platforms

• Ability to engage thoughtfully and professionally in public or semi‑public online spaces

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

• Professional demeanor with a strong desire to learn and grow

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Willingness to travel or work weekend events as needed

Preferred Skills

• Fresh ideas and cultural awareness from your own social and digital ecosystem

• Strong organizational skills with a sharp eye for detail

• Comfort working in Excel and PowerPoint

• Confidence and curiosity to share ideas and contribute to discussions

• Enthusiasm, positivity, and a willingness to collaborate and learn in a fast‑paced environment

• Genuine interest in online communities, creators, and digital culture     

The anticipated hourly wage for this position is between $19.80 to $26.40. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.  The actual base wage offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Individuals residing, or applying to work, in California or Philadelphia. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Los Angeles applicants can review additional information regarding the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act here, and Philadelphia applicants here.

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Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC. provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at talenthelp@am.sony.com, or you can mail your resume to: Sony Electronics, Human Resources Department, 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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