Social Media & Digital Intern, IKEA Malaysia (min 6 months)

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Petaling Jaya, Petaling, Selangor, MYS
In-Office
Internship
Real Estate • Retail • Financial Services
The Role
Support the social media & digital team by planning, creating, scheduling and localising content; monitor trends and engagement; assist on shoots and livestreams; track platform performance and handle administrative campaign tasks.
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Company Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women, and the environment. 

Job Description

As our Social Media & Digital Intern, you’ll be part of the team that brings IKEA to life across screens big and small. You’ll help craft content that stops thumbs, sparks engagement and keeps IKEA top of mind and in heart. It’s not just about posting – it’s about creating meaningful connections with our community, one idea at a time.

Your assignment

  • Assist in planning, creating and scheduling content across our social media channels.
  • Work with the team to localise and create assets for social and digital campaigns.
  • Monitor social media trends and engagement to suggest fun, relevant ways IKEA can join the conversation.
  • Support on content shoots and livestream activations where needed.
  • Learn to track and report what performs best across platforms.
  • Support with administrative tasks like preparing POs and maintaining campaign-related documents and records.

Qualifications

Your profile

  • Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, digital media or related field.
  • Familiar with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube – maybe even the next big thing.
  • Comfortable using basic content creation tools (e.g. Canva, CapCut, Meta tools or similar).
  • Enjoys trends, storytelling and translating brand messages into scroll-stopping moments.
  • Curious, organised and eager to learn how content strategy works from idea to impact.
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop; experience with Adobe Illustrator or any design skill is an added advantage.

Additional Information

  • When applying, please share duration of your internship in your resume or cover letter, and include your academic transcript with your application.
  • Please apply before 24 July 2026.

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, digital media or related field
  • Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube)
  • Comfortable using basic content creation tools (Canva, CapCut, Meta tools or similar)
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
  • Experience with Adobe Illustrator or other design skills
  • Curious, organised and eager to learn how content strategy works from idea to impact (soft skills)
  • Willingness to support content shoots and livestream activations
  • Ability or willingness to track and report content performance across platforms
  • Include internship duration and academic transcript with application

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The Company
HQ: Luxembourg
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

Ikano Retail is an IKEA franchisee that operates IKEA stores and shopping centers, focusing on creating better everyday lives through retail and real estate development.

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