MARKETING INTERN

Graton Resort & Casino • ROHNERT PARK, CA

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About The Position

Graton Resort & Casino is seeking a creative, motivated and highly organized Marketing Intern to gain hands-on experience across several areas of resort and casino marketing. The intern will support active campaigns, events and property initiatives while receiving exposure to brand management, creative development, social media, digital marketing, public relations, promotions and entertainment. The position provides a learning experience while contributing to the day-to-day work of an integrated marketing department, primarily supporting the Brand and Creative team and participating in structured learning opportunities and projects across marketing functions. The intern may also complete a final project and presentation focused on a current marketing opportunity or business need.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in marketing, advertising, communications, public relations, hospitality, business, event management or a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with Guests, Team Members, Management, vendors and business partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Creative and curious mindset and willingness to contribute ideas.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional judgment and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Manual dexterity to operate job-related equipment; ability to sit, stand or walk for the duration of a shift and walk throughout a large resort and casino environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally; heavier lifting only when appropriate and supported.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with major social media platforms and current content formats.
• Basic experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or similar design tools.
• Interest in hospitality, entertainment, gaming, food and beverage, travel or experiential marketing.
• Experience supporting campus events, student organizations, social media accounts or creative projects.
• Basic understanding of marketing analytics or performance reporting.
• Photography or short-form video experience; helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, including project timelines, meeting notes, creative requests and campaign documentation.
• Coordinate information, approvals and materials from internal stakeholders; maintain organized records of advertising assets, contracts, production files and campaign materials.
• Assist with vendor setup, purchase orders, invoices and budget tracking.
• Conduct weekly property walks to review signage, promotional materials and brand consistency, document issues, and coordinate updates or replacements.
• Assist with creative briefs, project-request documentation, proofing, asset trafficking, version control and approval tracking.
• Help coordinate photography and video shoots, including shot lists, schedules and asset organization, and maintain organized marketing assets.
• Assist with social media planning, research, content calendars, supervised photo and video capture, captions and promotional messaging.
• Review resort web pages, event listings and digital channels for accuracy; assist with basic campaign reporting and identification of social or digital trends.
• Assist with planning and executing special events, promotional activations, entertainment and partnership programs.
• Prepare event timelines, checklists, production schedules and run-of-show documents; communicate with vendors, entertainers, internal departments and event partners.
• Support event setup, guest-facing execution and post-event breakdown when needed; compile event recaps, photography, attendance information and key learnings.
• Assist with media, influencer and community-partnership research; prepare press materials, background information, event details and media lists.
• Track partnership deliverables, assets and deadlines, and help organize coverage, social posts and campaign results.
• Gain introductory exposure to casino promotions, direct mail, email, mobile-app communications and player marketing; review promotional materials and support promotional events and guest communications.
• Assist with inventory and organization of marketing materials and production supplies, maintain a professional shared work environment, and provide administrative and project support as needed.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the educational purpose of the internship.
• Redefine hospitality at Graton Resort & Casino while living, supporting and promoting its values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern