Content Intern

Deksia; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain real-world experience

Build a portfolio of published work

Networking opportunities

Professional references and recommendations

Job summary

Deksia is offering a Summer 2026 internship in digital marketing based in Grand Rapids, MI. This in-office role involves drafting emails and social media content, supporting content calendars, and other responsibilities. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills, mastery of Google Drive, and familiarity with social media marketing. While this is an unpaid internship, it offers excellent hands-on experience and networking opportunities within the industry, alongside flexible, part-time scheduling.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills required.
• Motivation to learn new digital marketing platforms is essential.
• Proofreading and editing abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft emails, blog posts, and social media campaigns.
• Support, manage content calendars for social media.
• Assist with data-gathering tasks for reports.
• Work alongside the content team and adjust strategies.
• Report to a senior content team member.

Skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Time management and organizational skills

Motivation to learn new digital marketing platforms

Proficiency in Google Drive, Sheets, and Docs

Understanding of social media marketing and content creation

Good proofreading and editing abilities

Experience in content creation and blogging

Tools

Mailchimp

Hootsuite

Sprout Social

Loomly

Adobe Suite

Teamwork

Asana

Trello

EOS

Job description

Next Available Opening

Summer Term 2026 (May 11 – Aug 7) – In‑Office Only

Future internship opportunities: Fall 2026 (Sept 14 – Dec 11) – In‑Office Only; Spring 2027 – In‑Office Only.

Overview

The content team shapes your brand’s digital presence with a focus on organic growth. They create engaging social media posts, email newsletters, blog content, and more. They also compile and distribute monthly reports to clients, showcasing their brand’s influence within their digital community.

Responsibilities

• Draft emails, blog posts, and social media campaign pieces.
• Support social media accounts and manage content calendars.
• Pull crucial data for reports and assist with other data‑gathering tasks.
• Work with the content team to adjust strategies in response to new algorithms.
• Report to a senior content team member.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Motivation to learn new digital marketing platforms.
• Proficiency in Google Drive, Sheets, and Docs.
• Understanding of social media marketing and content creation.
• Good proofreading and editing abilities.
• Experience in content creation and blogging.

Preferred Experience

• Experience using an email marketing platform such as Mailchimp.
• Experience using a social media scheduling platform such as Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or Loomly.
• Experience using a business Facebook account.
• Adobe Suite experience (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, or XD).
• Familiarity with Google Workspace tools such as Drive, Gmail, Docs, Sheets.
• Experience using project management software such as Teamwork, Asana, Trello, or EOS.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Gain real‑world experience and build a resume with in‑demand skills.
• Hands‑on content creation that directly impacts real businesses.
• Build a tangible portfolio of published work.
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals.
• Unpaid internship – may serve as a stepping stone for future paid roles.
• Part‑time schedule (15‑20 hours per week, or more upon request).
• Hybrid office/work‑from‑home environment.
• Professional references and recommendations.
• Open to all – you do not need to be in college or college‑age to apply.

Culture & Success Metrics

Every 30 days you’ll speak to your manager to discuss:

• Supporting your community internally and externally.
• Striving to do your best.
• Making it fun.
• Maintaining up‑to‑date records related to your department.
• Carrying out daily and weekly tasks as assigned.
• Completing end‑of‑week surveys and logging your time.

3‑month internship – valuable opportunity to build real‑world skills and gain visibility for future career opportunities.