Marketing Intern

**Position:** Fall Intern (Part\-Time/Flexible Hours) **Location:** Remote with required weekly virtual meetings **Hours:** 10\-12 hours per week (schedule to be determined based on team’s availability) **Internship Start Date:** September 30, 2026 with a pre\-read requirement that will take 10\-12 hours before day one of the internship (reading the manuscript and author Substack posts) **Internship End Date:** November 20, 2026 **Compensation:** Eligible for academic credit through participating universities. This is a portfolio\-building role with a completion stipend of $500\. **Application Due Date:** Sunday, September 20th at 11:59PM **About the Opportunity** An independent author and entrepreneur is seeking creative, organized, and social\-media\-savvy interns to help execute a strategic social media and content marketing plan. The intern will play a key role in building an author platform, expanding audience reach, and preparing for the launch of a forthcoming book. **About the Book** *This Ends Here: A Story of Four Generations of Trauma, Healing, and Legacy* explores the intersection of generational trauma, healing, and personal transformation. Blending memoir, biography, and reflection, the book provides a powerful narrative about turning inherited pain into purpose. Learn more about this project at: christinamayjourney.substack.com **About the Author** Christina May is a communications strategist, digital media executive, and writer with 25\+ years of experience across corporate, nonprofit, and independent ventures. She has held C\-suite positions at multiple organizations, founded three nonprofits, and contributed to newspapers and magazines as both an advice columnist and parenting expert. *This Ends Here* is her first book. **Intern Responsibilities** * Execute a four\-month social media calendar designed to increase audience engagement and author visibility * Produce short\-form videos, graphics, captions, and reader engagement posts * Monitor current social media performance and provide recommendations for growth * Identify opportunities to connect with influencers, book reviewers, podcasts, speaking engagements, and reading communities * Track engagement metrics and prepare weekly updates * Brainstorm creative ways to increase visibility, engagement, and newsletter sign\-ups **Qualifications** * Current college student or recent graduate studying marketing, communications, psychology, journalism, media, analytics, business, or a related field * Strong interest in books, psychology, mental health, and social media marketing * Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, Substack, and emerging social platforms * Excellent communication skills * Creative, self\-motivated, and comfortable working independently * Experience creating social media content is preferred but not required **What You'll Gain** * Hands\-on experience in building an influencer brand and book launch marketing * Portfolio\-building opportunities through content creation and campaign development * Experience developing a real\-world marketing strategy from concept through implementation * Mentorship from an experienced marketer, author, and entrepreneur * Networking opportunities via weekly Zooms with marketing, mental health, and publishing professionals for “Pros in Prose” sessions designed exclusively to help interns network for future internships and jobs * Insight into the publishing industry and reader engagement strategies * Flexible schedule and remote work experience * Opportunity to receive academic credit through participating universities **Supervision \& Mentorship** The intern will meet weekly with the author to review progress, receive feedback, discuss professional development goals, and refine the launch plan. **To Apply** Please submit to ChristinaMayJourney@gmail.com the following: 1\. A brief statement explaining your interest and any relevant experience 2\. A resume 3\. Links to any social media accounts, content, or projects you manage (optional) *Applications due by Sunday, September 20th* **Final Deliverable:** By the end of the internship, the student will help execute a social media and content marketing strategy, make audience growth recommendations, and have a portfolio of sample content they developed that is designed to support an author platform. **Academic Credit:** The author is willing to work with participating universities to provide internship documentation, learning objectives, supervision, and evaluations required for academic credit. *Note: This internship could continue into the spring semester if mutually desired.* Pay: $500\.00 per year Work Location: Remote