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

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📍 my📍 Petaling Jaya📍 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia📍 SelangorFull time

About this role

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.

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When was the Social Media & Digital Intern, IKEA Malaysia (min 6 months) job at ikanoretail posted?
This Social Media & Digital Intern, IKEA Malaysia (min 6 months) position at ikanoretail was posted on Jul 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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