Southwest Airline Career Page · 1 day ago
Social Media Content and Public Relations Summer 2026 Internships
Dallas, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $22/hr
Start in 2026 SpringSouthwest Airlines is a leading airline committed to providing a stable work environment and fostering creativity among its employees. They are seeking a Social Media Content and Public Relations Intern to assist in creating engaging content for social media platforms, support external communications, and help manage influencer partnerships.
Airlines/Aviation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in the collaboration with teams and clients across Southwest to develop creative social media content, write copy, and implement strategies that align with the brand’s goals and objectives
Assist to produce compelling and original social media content for various social media and digital platforms in visual and written formats
Monitor content performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of content strategies and campaigns
Assist in creating and executing social media strategies that drive organizational performance in the areas of Communication, Marketing, and Engagement
Research trending topics, hashtags, and best practices to optimize content
Collaborate with the marketing team on campaigns and creative ideas
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available
Excellent oral and written communication skills required
Must possess a strong proficiency of the English language, including superior grammar, spelling, and organizational skills
Ability to write in the Brand Voice
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required
Possess a strong understanding of how Customers and Employees use communication channels to communicate with the Southwest Brand
Ability to work independently and the willingness to function as part of a Team
Ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines and work well under pressure
Must have ability to comprehend, proofread, and edit a variety of documents with a keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail
Must handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost professionalism
Must be able to present self well to meet public and present in large or small settings
Must be at least 18 years of age
You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required
Progress towards degree, major, or minor in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media OR similar degree
To be eligible you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during your internship
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application
Preferred
Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree preferred
At least 3 semesters remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred
Preferred: Marketing/Communications/Branded Content & Entertainment experience
Preferred: Content planning, development, calendaring, and publishing experience
Preferred: experience in content creation such as video production, editing, and copywriting
Public speaking skills and/or experience a plus
Strong knowledge and understanding of social and digital media landscape
Knowledge of social media tactics that drive organizational performance in the areas of Communication, Marketing, and Engagement
Ability to identify and curate stories through social media engagement and/or listening tools
Benefits
Free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel)
Interns will be provided any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.
Company
Southwest Airline Career Page
At Southwest Airlines we connect People to what’s important in their lives—that also means connecting our Employees to what’s important in their lives! Our Employees value the opportunity to work hard, be creative, and have fun on the job.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase