Social Media Marketing Internship
This is a social media marketing internship at Simtrak in Kolkata, with 2 openings and onsite work. It pays ₹4,000 a month, which is well below typical for internships in the same field across India.
What the internship covers
- Build marketing plans for the company's social media channels and carry them out on the platforms.
- Promote Simtrak's services and work on improving how they are presented.
- Design posters and produce other promotional content.
- Create content more broadly for the channels.
- Generate leads, which the post lists twice as a duty.
- Manage the team. The post does not say how large it is or who is in it.
The skills the post asks for are Social Media Marketing and Canva.
Who can apply and the time commitment
Eligibility is narrow, so check these points first:
- You must be from Kolkata. Candidates from other cities are not eligible.
- You must be free for a part-time job or internship lasting 6 months.
- You must be able to start between 20th Oct'26 and 24th Nov'26.
- You need relevant skills and interest in the work.
- Women who are starting or restarting a career can also apply.
The schedule is Monday to Saturday, with 6-7 hours a day inside a 10 am to 8 pm window. The post says interns must give 6 hours of involvement each day. Listed perks are a certificate, a letter of recommendation, flexible work hours, an informal dress code, and free snacks and beverages.
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Stipend compared with similar internships
At ₹4,000 a month, this stipend sits well below typical for internships in the same field across India. The hours are long, 6-7 a day on six days a week, so weigh that against the certificate and recommendation letter on offer.
Timing to keep in mind
- Apply by
- 20 Nov 2026 (30 days left)
Applications close in November 2026, and the start window runs from 20th Oct'26 to 24th Nov'26. There are 2 openings, so it is worth applying early rather than near the close.
Skills this internship asks for
- Social Media Marketing
- Canva
- Digital Marketing 20%
- English Proficiency (Written) 18%
- English Proficiency (Spoken) 16%
- Instagram Marketing 14%
This posting asks for Social Media Marketing and Canva. Similar roles also often ask for Digital Marketing, written and spoken English, Instagram Marketing and SEO, so those are worth building if you want to apply more widely.
How it sits in the wider market
- Similar roles Hopin tracks in Kolkata
- 4
- Similar roles Hopin tracks across India
- 187
- Openings in this role
- 2
Hopin is tracking dozens of comparable internships across India, so you have options. The Kolkata-only condition here narrows who can take this one.
Screening status
- Passed Hopin's scam screen
This listing passed Hopin's scam screen before it was published. It was posted as a job listing.
Ways to strengthen your application
- Make three or four sample posters in Canva and keep them ready to show. Design is a named duty here and Canva is a named skill.
- Draft a short sample content plan for any small brand, with the platform, the kind of post and the goal. It shows you can plan as well as execute.
- Learn how lead generation is usually tracked on social media, since it appears twice in the duties.
- If you have run a college club or event page, note the work you did and what changed. A team-management duty rewards any such experience.
- Work out how a 6-hour daily commitment, six days a week, fits around your classes or other plans before you apply.
Questions people ask about this role
Can I apply from outside Kolkata?
No. The post accepts only candidates from Kolkata, and the work is onsite.
How many hours a day will I work?
The schedule is Monday to Saturday, with 6-7 hours a day in a 10 am to 8 pm window. The post also says interns must give 6 hours of involvement each day.
How long is the internship and what does it pay?
It lasts 6 months and pays ₹4,000 a month. That is well below typical for internships in the same field across India. Perks include a certificate and a letter of recommendation.
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