Marketing Internship

This internship opportunity provides hands-on experience in marketing within a dynamic, creative-focused environment. Interns will gain practical skills in producing various marketing materials, including presentations, campaign ideation, and product promotions.

We’re seeking a creative individual who thrives on collaboration and enjoys being part of a team. Reporting to the Owner/Head of Sales, you’ll be directly involved with ongoing projects as well as admin duties giving you a full picture of the world of promo!

This position is based in our new office in beautiful Charleston, SC, and requires a minimum of 15 hours per week.

• Assist in creating marketing materials such as social media graphics, email campaigns, and digital advertisements.
• Conducting market research and analysis to identify trends, competitors, and potential target audiences.
• Contributing ideas to marketing strategies and campaigns based on research findings.
• Assist with managing social media platforms by scheduling posts, engaging with followers, and analyzing performance metrics.
• Collaborating with the design team to develop visual assets that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Helping to maintain marketing databases and CRM systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
• Provide administrative support to internal departments, including organizing files, scheduling meetings, and preparing reports.
• Participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing innovative ideas to drive brand awareness and customer engagement.

• Organizing incoming and outgoing shipments

Communication and Relationship Building:

• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• You work well on a team and prioritize collective success over individual recognition (team-oriented mindset).

Workstyle and Responsibility:

• Are resourceful and proactive – able to find the most efficient way to complete tasks and thwart problems.
• Productive when working independently without close supervision.
• Self-motivated and shows initiative.
• Takes accountability and ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Arrives to work and meetings on time and communicates any potential lateness.

Organization and Attention to Detail:

• Enjoys detailed work.
• Excellent attention to detail and keep organized in your space and tasks.
• Efficient multitasking.

Critical Thinking and Adaptability:

• Is a ‘figure it out person’ and problem-solves without shortcuts – smarter, not harder.
• A creative thinker who shows adaptability in different situations.
• Solves problems effectively and efficiently.
• Has strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Client Focus and Passion:

• Follows trends in the retail world.
• Thinks it’s important to be passionate about what you do.
• You need to be part of something special, where you feel like an essential team member.

Work Ethic and Time Management:

• Excels under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Efficient multitasking.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.

• Dress: Casual attire
• Hours: Office closes early on Fridays during the Summer. Office closed between Christmas and New Years

• Hands-on Experience: Gain practical experience in various aspects of marketing, including digital marketing, market research, and campaign execution.

• Skill Development: Enhance skills in areas such as graphic design, content creation, social media management, and data analysis.

• Portfolio Building: Create a portfolio of marketing materials and campaigns to showcase to potential employers in the future.

• Resume Enhancement: Bolster your resume with relevant experience and achievements that demonstrate your marketing skills and contributions.

• Feedback and Guidance: Receive constructive feedback and guidance from experienced marketing professionals to help you grow and improve your skills.

• Potential for Future Employment: Build relationships with employers and colleagues that may lead to future job opportunities within the company or industry.

An internship with monetary compensation will be considered based on experience and availability.

There is no compensation for this position. It is available for Academic Credit.

Students may receive academic credit towards their degree in exchange for completing the internship and fulfilling certain academic requirements.

• Proficiency in Mac platform and Google Apps (Mail, Sheets, Docs, Drive, etc.).
• Experience with Slack or similar communication software is a plus.