Digital Marketing Intern

Position Overview

We're looking for a creative, organized, and motivated Digital Marketing Intern to support the planning, execution, and optimization of digital marketing campaigns for businesses and organizations across a variety of industries.

This role is ideal for someone pursuing a career in marketing, advertising, communications, or business who wants hands-on experience working within a full-service digital marketing agency.

The internship will provide exposure to search engine optimization (SEO), paid advertising, content marketing, website strategy, digital analytics, and client campaign management. Interns will work alongside our marketing, creative, and development teams to support real client projects, research marketing opportunities, and help businesses strengthen their digital presence.

With a focus on supporting small businesses and organizations throughout Eastern North Carolina, this opportunity will also demonstrate how digital marketing contributes to local business growth, entrepreneurship, and rural economic development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, executing, and monitoring digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels and industries.
• Support search engine optimization (SEO) initiatives, including keyword research, competitor analysis, content optimization, and local search visibility.
• Assist with paid advertising campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads, and LinkedIn, including audience research, campaign development, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct market research and competitive analyses to identify opportunities for clients to improve brand awareness, online visibility, and lead generation.
• Support website marketing initiatives, including content updates, user experience research, conversion optimization, and website performance reviews.
• Assist with developing marketing content, including website copy, blog articles, email campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Analyze website traffic, campaign performance, and marketing metrics using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other reporting platforms.
• Collaborate with account managers, marketing strategists, creative teams, and developers to coordinate client deliverables and campaign timelines.
• Participate in campaign brainstorming, strategy discussions, and client meetings to gain exposure to agency operations and account management.
• Support marketing initiatives for local businesses and community organizations throughout Eastern North Carolina.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in digital marketing, advertising, SEO, website strategy, or business development.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Comfortable learning new technology, software, and marketing platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar productivity tools.
• Coursework or experience in marketing, advertising, communications, business, or a related field preferred.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, Google Ads, SEO tools, HubSpot, Canva, or website content management systems is a plus.
• Interest in supporting small businesses, entrepreneurship, and economic development in Eastern North Carolina.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on agency experience working on real marketing campaigns for businesses across multiple industries.
• Practical exposure to SEO, paid advertising, website strategy, content marketing, and digital analytics.
• Experience using industry-standard marketing platforms and technology.
• Opportunities to contribute to client campaigns, research projects, and measurable marketing initiatives.
• Exposure to marketing strategy, campaign performance analysis, client communications, and account management.
• Portfolio-building opportunities through completed marketing projects, campaign research, and reporting.
• Mentorship from experienced digital marketing strategists, account managers, creative professionals, and developers.
• Opportunities to connect with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community organizations throughout Eastern North Carolina.
• Professional development and transferable skills that support future careers in digital marketing, advertising, and business.

How to Apply

Submit your resume along with:

1. Confirmation that you are located in the US, and which state
2. Submit your resume
3. Add an additional note on your experience, and why you want to work at Red Shark Digital.
4. Your typical weekly availability
5. Your favorite type of shark!