Undergraduate Intern - Marketing & Social Media Intern (Hybrid in CA)

Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! As a member of the First American family of companies, First American Trust is a federal savings bank that has provided banking, wealth management, and trust solutions on a national, full-service basis for more than five decades. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We DoFirst American’s Internship Program is a paid internship, which can be worked from an office or remotely depending on the job opportunity. As a First American Intern you will work in a program designed to help you gain experience and develop the technical, professional and interpersonal skills that will be invaluable throughout your career. As a First American Intern you will gain exposure to working in a corporate environment within the Financial/Title Industry – balanced with intern-specific activities, executive level presentations and networking opportunities – while under the guidance of a manager and/or mentor. Undergraduate students are assigned significant work assignments to support specific business functions including Marketing, Human Resources, Technology, Accounting and Finance.
We are seeking a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Summer Marketing & Social Media Intern to support our marketing initiatives and help enhance our digital presence. This role is ideal for a student or early career candidate interested in social media strategy, content creation, brand engagement, and analytics.
This role offers a flexible schedule of 15–25 hours per week, with the opportunity to transition to full-time (40 hours per week) once the school year ends. Occasional in-office days in Santa Ana are required.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in developing and executing social media content across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
• Create engaging posts, stories, short‑form videos, and basic graphics using Canva or similar tools
• Monitor social media channels for trends, engagement opportunities, and audience insights
• Support marketing campaigns, including email marketing, promotions, and events
• Conduct market research on competitors, industry trends, and audience behavior
• Help manage the content calendar and ensure consistent posting
• Track and report weekly metrics, including reach, engagement, follower growth, and campaign performance
• Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging and branding
• Assist with administrative and organizational tasks as needed within the marketing department
• Hands‑on experience executing real marketing and social media campaigns
• Portfolio‑building content creation opportunities
• Exposure to marketing strategy, analytics, and brand management
• Mentorship from industry professionals
• Practical skills that prepare you for future roles in marketing, communications, or digital media

What You'll Bring:

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
• Strong understanding of major social media platforms and current trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative mindset with interest in content creation and storytelling
• Basic experience with tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Create Suite or similar preferred
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively
• Positive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn

Pay Range: $15.37 - $20.49 Hourly
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.