The Arcademy

The Arcademy is a paid internship hosted by Arcade Studios for students interested in a career in Digital Marketing. 

If the agency world is an ocean, consider this your diving lessons. Focused on experiential learning, The Arcademy offers burgeoning marketers an opportunity to build their repertoire of skills, increase knowledge and collaborate with a team. We know first-hand there’s only so much a classroom can teach you –  the real lessons come while strategizing, responding and problem solving in real time.

At Arcade, we are determined to make a meaningful contribution across media and culture, and leave a mark that lingers far after we’ve gone. We’ve introduced The Arcademy to propel young creatives forward as we open up the vault to what we know and set you up for future success. 

Who: Full-time and part-time students.
Where: Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC
When: April 21 - August 15, 2025

How to Apply

All eligible candidates must send a resume and cover letter to careers@arcadearcade.ca Attn: Melanie Trottier.

Bonus Points: Create and share a TikTok or Reel telling us why you’d be the best fit for our summer internship! Tag @helloarcade to ensure we see it.  

 
 

Social Media Intern

(Summer Term)

Location: Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC
*No remote opportunities as the program involves on-location activities
Commitment: 20-30 hours per week, April 21 - August 15, 2025

The Company

Arcade is an award-winning digital agency specializing in strategy, content production, social media and email marketing. We leverage engaging content and modern distribution strategies to nurture online communities, maximize brand influence and generate revenue. We curate our team with the same intention and attention to detail that we apply to every client partnership. Each individual on our roster brings a unique portfolio of talent and experience that contributes directly to the high-caliber service that we deliver daily.

The Standards

​​1. Be proud of who you are
Our stories and marketing campaigns are better when they originate from a group of people arriving from different perspectives, ethnic backgrounds, orientations, genders, and worldviews. Who we are and how we see ourselves is directly related to how the world will receive our work.

2. Always be in beta
We’re determined to make a mark that lingers far after we’re gone, which means pushing boundaries and taking risks. Legacies are built by those who dare to evolve with the world, and who have the drive to reimagine their work over and over again.

3. Be humble
Confidence is an asset, arrogance is a liability. No matter how long we’ve been in the game, we know we’ll always be learning. Ever proud, never pretentious.

4. Take it all the way
No one wants generalists; the world needs specialists. We encourage our team to define their genius zone and take it all the way. We go the extra mile, because we know the difference it makes.

The Gig

Working closely with the social media team and under the direction of the Social Media Director, the Social Media Intern will support the development of all current social media clients and ensure that strategies are executed across social platforms with excellence. The Social Media Intern will get valuable hands-on experience, supporting multiple brand social media channels, producing social content, attending meetings, and building the first wave of media programming for clients.

The Responsibilities

  • Work with the social team to set, plan, draft and implement social media campaigns and strategies for clients, including drafting content and setting up content calendars according to the set marketing strategy. 

  • Act as the front line of all customer service inquiries, messages, and engagement on client social platforms. Respond in a timely manner to all inquiries and communicate any urgent inquiries to the appropriate social team member. Look for opportunities to bring excellence and innovation to every single customer engagement touchpoint. 

  • Create ongoing short-form video content for social channels, and provide on-location support for larger-scale photo and video shoots.

  • Demonstrate the highest level of customer service toward Arcade clients; convey a polished and professional demeanor with all stakeholders during day-to-day calls and emails, in-person meetings, on-site production and photoshoots, etc. 

  • Compile and collect data for end-of-month reports that help paint a picture of the success of the social program and any opportunities to improve for the next term. 

  • Work with the social team to problem solve, brainstorm new campaigns and look for new ways to bring energy and higher engagement to social programs. 

  • Stay abreast of ever-evolving digital behaviours, tools and trends as they pertain to social media best practices and recommendations for consideration.


Student Eligibility:

  • Full-time and part-time student enrolled in an accredited Canadian college or university.

  • Studying any discipline, at any diploma or degree level.

  • Resides in Vancouver, British Columbia or Calgary, Alberta for the duration of the internship. 

  • Holds Canadian citizenship, Permanent Residency or refugee status

  • Is not part of another internship program for the duration of the Arcade internship.

Completing the Application: