Social Media Intern

Company Description

NxtGener is an EdTech, recruitment, and business solutions company creating global education and career pathways for students and young professionals around the world. We help students study abroad, build careers, and access real-world opportunities while supporting universities and partners with recruitment and talent solutions. We're now looking for a LinkedIn specialist intern to own, grow, and manage our presence on LinkedIn.

Role Description

Are you the person who lives on LinkedIn-posting, networking, commenting, and watching trends? Do you love turning ideas into scroll-stopping posts and building a professional brand online?

As our
LinkedIn social media & Community Intern
, you will:

• Manage and grow
  NxtGener's LinkedIn company page
• Support content for key leadership profiles (including Founder/CEO)
• Turn our work, success stories, and campaigns into
  high-impact LinkedIn content

This is more than "posting updates" – you'll help shape how the world sees NxtGener.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the LinkedIn content calendar – plan, draft, and schedule posts (company updates, student stories, internship call-outs, tips, partnerships, events, etc.).
• Create engaging LinkedIn content formats – posts, carousels, polls, documents, basic graphics (with tools like Canva), and short story-style writeups.
• Optimise every post for reach & engagement using strong hooks, hashtags, tagging, and timing.
• Actively engage with our audience – reply to comments, respond to messages, and join relevant conversations.
• Research and connect with universities, student communities, influencers, and partners on LinkedIn.
• Track and report basic analytics – impressions, followers, clicks, engagement – and suggest improvements.
• Coordinate with our Marketing and Operations teams to align LinkedIn content with live campaigns.

Who Should Apply

This role is
only
for people who are serious about LinkedIn as a platform and already use it actively.

Must-have skills & experience:

• You are an
  active LinkedIn user
  with a complete profile and a good understanding of how the platform works.
• Proven experience creating
  LinkedIn posts
  – either on your own profile, a university club/society, a startup, or a previous role.
• Strong written English – you can write
  professional yet human and engaging
  captions and stories.
• Understanding of
  LinkedIn best practices
  :
• Hooks, hashtags, tagging, posting times
• Difference between LinkedIn vs Instagram/TikTok tone
• What works for reach (conversations, value posts, storytelling, etc.)
• Comfortable using
  Canva
  or similar tools to create simple, clean visuals and carousels.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently with weekly check-ins.

Bonus (not mandatory, but a plus):

• Experience growing a LinkedIn page or personal profile (followers, views, post reach).
• Experience with LinkedIn
  Newsletters
  , Events, or creating
  PDF carousels
  .
• Interest in
  education, careers, study abroad, or recruitment
  .

Ideal for: students or recent graduates in
Marketing, Communications, Business, Media, or related fields
, or anyone serious about building a career in
social media / personal branding / B2B marketing
.

What You Will Gain

• Real-world experience managing LinkedIn for a UK-based international company.
• A chance to build a visible portfolio of work you can showcase to future employers/clients.
• Direct collaboration with the Founder/CEO and Marketing team.
• Remote, flexible work structure (can be balanced with studies or another job).
• Certificate of completion + LinkedIn recommendation
• Potential long-term opportunities with Nxt Gener
• Mentorship and professional growth
• Further Internship & placement opportunities
• Networking events and industry exposure
• Potential progression into paid or permanent roles based on performance

Please Note:

This is an unpaid, remote internship, best suited for individuals looking for:

• Serious hands-on experience in managing LinkedIn as a professional platform
• Strong portfolio and exposure rather than immediate salary.

How to Apply:

Please email your CV + a short cover letter to:

Subject line:
Social Media Intern (Linkedin specialist)
– [Your Name]

In your cover letter (5–10 lines), please include:

• A link to your LinkedIn profile
• 1–2 examples of LinkedIn post you've created (can be from your own profile)
• Why you want to manage LinkedIn specifically (not just "social media in general")
• What you hope to achieve in 3–6 months in this role