Digital Marketing Intern

Red Shark Digital • Greenville, NC

10h

About The Position

Red Shark Digital is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated Digital Marketing Intern to support planning, execution, and optimization of digital marketing campaigns for businesses and organizations across multiple industries. The internship is intended for someone pursuing a career in marketing, advertising, communications, or business who wants hands-on experience at a full-service digital marketing agency.

The intern will work with marketing, creative, and development teams on real client projects, research marketing opportunities, and help businesses strengthen their digital presence. The role provides exposure to SEO, paid advertising, content marketing, website strategy, digital analytics, and client campaign management, with a focus on small businesses and organizations throughout Eastern North Carolina and the contribution of digital marketing to local business growth, entrepreneurship, and rural economic development.

Requirements

• 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.
• Comfort 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.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or experience in marketing, advertising, communications, business, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, Google Ads, SEO tools, HubSpot, Canva, or website content management systems.
• Interest in supporting small businesses, entrepreneurship, and economic development in Eastern North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, executing, and monitoring digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels and industries.
• Support SEO initiatives, including keyword research, competitor analysis, content optimization, and local search visibility.
• Assist with paid advertising on 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 to improve clients’ 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 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 learn about agency operations and account management.
• Support marketing initiatives for local businesses and community organizations throughout Eastern North Carolina.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed