Marketing Intern (Charlotte, NC, Summer '27, Hybrid)

Compass Group • Charlotte, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Compass Group is seeking a Marketing Intern for its summer internship program in Charlotte, North Carolina. The intern will gain hands-on experience in content creation, employer branding, social media marketing, and recruitment marketing, working with cross-functional teams across Talent Acquisition on high-visibility projects and initiatives that shape the candidate experience. The internship runs May 17, 2027, through July 22, 2027, for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is hybrid and paid, but is not eligible for paid time off or medical, dental, vision, or other benefits. Employment-based visa and permanent residency sponsorship are not available.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, digital media, public relations, journalism, or a similar major.
• Working knowledge of graphic design tools or platforms such as Canva or Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with content planning, creation, and promotion for digital and in-person use, and interest in brainstorming strategies for implementing ideas.
• Interest in learning about the hospitality industry and the various sectors Compass Group serves to reach its target audience.
• Articulate, with excellent writing and editing skills and a creative mindset.
• Detail-oriented, curious, and a keen problem solver.
• Demonstrated initiative, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with social media management and scheduling platforms such as Sprout Social or Hootsuite.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Active participation in campus organizations and/or demonstrated leadership experience through campus involvement.

Responsibilities

• Create designs for digital and printed materials, including graphics, flyers, and other marketing items, using Canva and other design tools.
• Support university recruiting, campus engagement, leadership outreach, and internship programming through content creation, promotional campaigns, and presentation design.
• Develop marketing campaigns, including email communications, newsletters, and branded content, to engage early talent hires between offer acceptance and start dates.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Corporate Communications, hiring managers, and employees to gather stories, testimonials, and ideas for engaging subject matter.
• Create and schedule recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives featuring interns and full-time employees, hiring events, company culture, and other topics.
• Track social media engagement and research and recommend strategies to improve content and increase audience participation.
• Maintain recruiting content libraries and presentation templates.
• Monitor and respond to comments and direct messages on social media platforms, and help establish best practices that promote a positive candidate and brand experience.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed