Graduate Trainee - Social Media

About Dentsu India:

Dentsu international comprises of six leadership brands - Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Isobar, dentsuMB and Merkle Sokrati, each supported by its specialist divisions and scaled services. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, Customer Experience Management (CXM), and Creative, Dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 66,000 dedicated specialists.

Part of Dentsu International, dentsu India helps some of the biggest & most interesting brands who are our clients everyday to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, CXM (Customer Experience Management) and Creative, Dentsu India is the 2nd biggest Advertising agency network in India while the dentsu international is the 5th largest in the world.

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Role summary:

Job Title: Graduate Trainee - Social Media

Location: Andheri East, Mumbai

Total experience: Graduate in Mass Media, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.

Traineeship Duration: 6 months

Stipend: ₹15,000 per month (subject to 10% TDS deduction)

Role Overview

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and digitally savvy Graduate Trainee – Social Media to support the planning, execution, and management of engaging social media content for our clients.

This role is ideal for a fresher who is passionate about social media, content, digital trends, and online culture and wants to build a career in a fast-paced agency environment. You will work closely with Creative, Strategy, Account Management, and Content teams to bring social media ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing social media content and campaigns across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X.
• Support the development and management of content calendars, posts, reels, stories, and other digital formats.
• Coordinate with Creative, Strategy, Account Management, and other internal teams to ensure timely delivery of social media content.
• Assist in coordinating with content creators, influencers, production partners, and external vendors wherever required.
• Ensure content is aligned with brand guidelines, campaign objectives, platform requirements, and timelines.
• Research social media trends, memes, conversations, creators, and emerging content formats to identify relevant opportunities for brands.
• Support the team in adapting content for different platforms, audiences, and formats.
• Monitor content performance and assist with basic reporting, insights, and optimization recommendations.
• Stay updated on platform updates, digital trends, emerging technologies, and evolving social media best practices.

What We Offer

• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced social media and digital professionals.
• Opportunity to work on live brand campaigns and gain exposure to real-world agency projects.
• Learn and work across social media platforms, content formats, trends, and digital campaigns.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Creative, Strategy, Content, and Account Management teams.
• A clear pathway to grow into a full-time Social Media Executive / Content role based on performance and business requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or UGC-approved Diploma in Mass Media, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Freshers or candidates with up to 1 year of relevant internship/work experience in Social Media, Digital Marketing, Content, or Advertising.
• Strong understanding of major social media platforms and digital content formats.
• Good knowledge of Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and emerging social platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with good attention to detail.
• Strong interest in social media, pop culture, digital trends, and internet culture.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with social media management or analytics tools is an advantage.

We are conducting a hiring drive on 22nd August 2026 at our dentsu AMP Office, Mumbai, for the role of Graduate Trainee - Social Media.

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