Marketing Intern

Philadelphia, PA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive content and SEO work as a Digital Marketing Intern focused on blog, pages, and campaigns.

  • Assist in executing digital marketing strategy to boost brand awareness, audience engagement, and lead generation.
  • Must-have: Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field
  • Standout: Exposure to SEO, content marketing, and CMS workflows via real projects

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in executing PHS’s digital marketing strategy to support brand awareness, audience engagement, and lead generation.
  • Write and edit content for the PHS blog, website pages, and email campaigns with a focus on SEO best practices.
  • Conduct keyword research and collaborate on content calendars to ensure optimized, audience-driven content.
  • Support SEO efforts including on-page optimization, meta descriptions, internal linking, and content audits.
  • Interview subject matter experts and community partners to gather stories and develop engaging content.
  • Assist in email marketing efforts by drafting and sending email campaigns through MailChimp.
  • Work within a Content Management System (CMS) to publish and update website content.
  • Research and select appropriate images and digital assets using Canto, PHS’s digital asset management system.
  • Review analytics reports and support content performance tracking (Google Analytics, email reports, etc.).
  • Contribute to marketing activities for major PHS initiatives including the Pop Up Gardens, Meadowbrook Farm, the Philadelphia Flower Show, and ongoing campaign promotions.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
  • Rising Junior or Senior preferred.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Interest or experience in SEO and content marketing (coursework, projects, or self-taught knowledge welcomed).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Familiarity with email marketing platforms, project management software, and CMS systems is a plus.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and solve problems in real time.
  • Comfortable conducting interviews and translating information into engaging content.
  • Creative, organized, and flexible with a collaborative mindset.

Preferred

  • Interest in horticulture, community engagement, or nonprofit work is a plus.