Digital Marketing Assistant (Temporary Independent Contractor)

StepStone Hospitality; United States; On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A premier hotel and restaurant management company is searching for a motivated Digital Marketing Assistant to enhance its digital strategy and marketing efforts. This part-time, temporary role requires collaboration with hotel teams to create engaging content across 30+ hotels. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in digital marketing and possess skills in organization, social media, and graphic design using Canva. The position offers the chance to travel occasionally and meet diverse project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel occasionally during the internship.
• Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather photos, videos, and on-property content.
• Assist with creating branded flyers, promos, and sales collateral.
• Help collate information for monthly digital marketing reports.

Skills

Digital marketing

Social media

Content creation

Photography

Organization

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Design, or a related field

Tools

Canva

Job description

StepStone Hospitality, a premier hotel and restaurant management company driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence in every aspect of our operations. At StepStone Hospitality, our core mission is to understand the unique goals of each owner and consistently surpass their expectations. Through tailored operating strategies that complement investment objectives, we continuously enhance the value of our clients' assets.

About the Role

StepStone Hospitality is seeking a motivated, creative, and detail-oriented Digital Marketing Assistant to support our digital strategy, social media, and marketing efforts across a growing portfolio of 30+ hotels. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role ideal for someone interested in hospitality, digital marketing, content creation, and brand storytelling. This position is a part‑time, temporary independent contractor role.

You’ll work closely with our Director of Digital Strategy & Marketing and collaborate with hotel teams to help bring each property’s story to life online.

What You’ll Do

• Content Collection & Coordination
• Work with hotel teams to gather photos, videos, and on‑property content
• Travel to select hotel properties to capture photos and short‑form videos (iPhone content is great!)
• Help organize and manage content libraries for multiple hotels
• Social Media & Creative Support
• Assist with creating branded flyers, promos, and sales collateral using Canva
• Ensure creative assets align with brand standards (Marriott, Hilton, IHG, independents)
• Digital Marketing & Reporting Assistance
• Help collate information for monthly digital marketing reports
• Assist with tracking campaign performance, promotions, and property updates
• Organize data, screenshots, and summaries used for leadership and ownership reporting
• Communicate with hotel sales teams, on‑property contacts, and vendors
• Support special projects such as promotions, seasonal campaigns, and hotel renovations
• Learn how digital strategy, SEO, social media, and hotel marketing intersect at scale

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Design, or a related field
• Strong interest in digital marketing, social media, and hospitality
• Comfortable using Canva (or eager to learn quickly)
• Confident taking photos and short videos on a phone
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple properties and deadlines at once
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally during the internship
• Self‑starter who can work independently in a remote environment
• Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Basic understanding of analytics or digital reporting
• Interest in hotels, travel, lifestyle, or experiential marketing