Marketing & Social Media Intern, Summer 2026

FFC • Chicago, IL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Fitness Formula Clubs is seeking a Marketing & Social Media Intern who is passionate about health, wellness, and digital storytelling. This position reports directly to the Marketing Manager and offers the opportunity to collaborate with other departments, including event marketing, design, sales, and more. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills. Prior internship or classroom experience in social media or marketing is a plus. Bring your creativity, curiosity, and willingness to learn. As an intern at FFC, you’ll gain hands-on experience in the fitness and wellness industry, develop skills using marketing tools like Later, ActiveCampaign, and Canva, and build a portfolio of content and performance metrics to help launch your marketing career. The Summer 2026 internship will run from May - August 2026, and is flexible to the academic schedule of the intern. This is a part-time role (15–20 hours/week), with potential adjustments based on school internship criteria. The intern will report to FFC’s corporate office (619 W. Jackson Blvd in downtown Chicago), with time also spent at various FFC club locations and community events.

Requirements

• proactive self-starter
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or classroom experience in social media or marketing

Responsibilities

• Creating and scheduling content across FFC’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
• Growing and managing content on FFC’s TikTok to drive engagement and followers
• Attending and assisting with in-person club and community events (some evenings/weekends as needed)
• Capturing and organizing user-generated and in-house content for marketing use
• Fielding and editing short-form video content for use on social platforms
• Promoting in-club and community events through social media and digital outreach
• Brainstorming and pitching creative ideas to grow engagement and community presence online

Benefits

• Complimentary membership at all 10 FFC locations for the duration of the internship
• Monthly stipend for gas and parking when attending off-site events
• Mentorship and access to industry-leading tools and marketing platforms
• Practical experience in social media, brand communications, and event marketing at a leading fitness brand
• The opportunity to contribute creatively in a supportive, team-based environment
• Option to earn academic credit through your university

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed