Social Media Marketing Intern (6-month Internship)

Location: London, United Kingdom | Employment type: Fixed-term internship (6 months)

The Global Brand & Marketing team at SumUp shapes how over 4 million small businesses — and the people behind them — discover and connect with our brand. Our Social Media team sits right at the heart of that, building the strategic and operational foundation that builds our social media presence consistently across platforms, channels, and markets. We're now looking for a Social Media Marketing Intern who's as comfortable in a spreadsheet as they are spotting a trend — someone who can help us build something genuinely new, from the ground up.

• Show up to weekly editorial meetings with trend-spotted ideas, platform-specific recommendations, and a point of view on where social is heading
• Keep a sharp eye on what competitors are doing across platforms, tracking what's working, what's changing, and where the opportunities are
• Own the content calendar and asset libraries, keeping the team organised, resourced, and always ready to publish
• Support the scheduling, publishing, and QA of content across channels, making sure everything that goes live looks and reads exactly as it should
• Dig into social performance data and turn what you find into clear recommendations the team can actually act on
• Track UGC trends, influencer activity, and audience conversations to keep our editorial direction fresh and informed
• Scout new tools, AI applications, and automation opportunities that could make the social function sharper and more scalable
• Help put together presentations for senior stakeholders that clearly communicate what the social team is doing, why it matters, and where it's going

• Genuinely understand how social media works across platforms — not just how to use them, but why content performs differently on TikTok versus LinkedIn versus Instagram
• Enjoy working with data and can turn a set of numbers into a clear recommendation without losing the bigger picture
• Are the kind of person who has five tabs open, a content calendar colour-coded, and still meets every deadline
• Feel comfortable putting together a well-structured document or presentation and walking a room through it with confidence
• Are always looking for a better way of doing things — whether that's a new tool, a smarter process, or a trend worth paying attention to

1. Our team will review your application
2. If your profile matches our requirements, we'll send you a small business case to complete within 5 days
3. We'll review your business case and, if it meets the requirements for the role, invite you to an interview with our Global Brand Director
4. If you're successful in the first interview, you'll move on to a team interview where you will discuss the case
5. We'll extend an offer to our top candidate

💰 This is a 6-month paid internship with a fixed annual compensation of £30,000 (pro-rated based on duration).

🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our central Covent Garden location, wrapped in historic charm and modern flair. This involves an office-first setup

🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced

🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves

📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education

🏥 Health matters: private health insurance, including optical and dental

🚗 Life made easier: salary-sacrifice commuter benefits via Gogeta

💼 Financial security: retirement scheme (SumUp matches 7% when you contribute 5%)

🛡 Peace of mind: life insurance from MetLife for 2× your salary

🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team

Be empowered to do more that matters.

At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.

Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.