Location: Cheshire, Connecticut – On‑site
Compensation: $18–$22 per hour (W‑2 hourly, paid bi‑weekly)
Hours: 16–24 hrs/week (flexible around class schedule)
Duration: Summer 2025 with option to extend through Fall; minimum 250 hours to complete internship certificate & qualify for apprenticeship track
Job Overview
Pepperland Marketing is an education‑focused inbound agency. We’re looking for a creative Digital Marketing Intern who’s comfortable on camera and eager to produce content, sharpen SEO skills, and bring social media campaigns to life for colleges and K‑12 schools. You’ll draft blog posts, build landing pages, optimize on‑page SEO, and create on‑trend Reels/TikToks—helping our senior strategists reach audiences in fresh ways.
Pathway to Growth: Complete 250 hours and you may apply for our paid Apprenticeship Program, pairing you 1‑on‑1 with a Strategist for advanced training and potential full‑time placement.
Key Responsibilities
- Content Creation: Draft blog articles, landing pages, email copy, and social captions in multiple brand voices.
- Social Media Production: Plan, shoot, and edit short‑form videos (Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts); brainstorm concepts that align with funnel stages and current trends.
- On‑Page SEO: Write compelling titles & meta descriptions, add internal links, and optimize headings and alt‑text.
- Keyword Research: Use tools such as AHREFS or Google Keyword Planner to identify topics and search phrases.
- CMS Publishing: Format and publish content in HubSpot CMS or WordPress; build basic landing pages from templates.
- Reporting Support: Pull GA4, Search Console, and Databox snapshots; populate monthly performance decks for strategist review.
All work is reviewed by a mentor who provides feedback and coaching.
Qualifications
- Current Junior/Senior pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business—or recent grad (<1 yr).
- Proven writing skills and ability to adapt tone to different audiences.
- Comfortable appearing on camera and editing short‑form videos for social platforms.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace and enthusiasm for learning CMS, SEO, and analytics tools.
- Detail‑oriented, receptive to feedback, and eager to experiment with new content formats.
Location Considerations
This internship is primarily in‑office at our Cheshire, CT headquarters to maximize hands-on learning and collaboration. Candidates must live within approximately a 30‑minute commute.
Why Pepperland Marketing?
- Join a collaborative team transforming higher‑education marketing.
- Hands‑on exposure to content, SEO, and social‑video production.
- Flexible scheduling around classes and exams.
- Opportunity to progress into a paid apprenticeship and future full‑time roles.
Pepperland Marketing is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.