Job Type
Internship
Description
Embarcadero Media Foundation Marketing Intern Marketing Department Palo Alto, CA
In-person/hybrid position (must be based in the Bay Area)
Embarcadero Media Foundation, the Peninsula's leading nonprofit news organization, is seeking a creative and motivated Marketing Intern to join our team.
This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to develop and execute dynamic marketing campaigns, brainstorm and schedule engaging social media content, and assist with community-facing events. You will gain practical experience in marketing concepts, social media, event coordination, and community engagement. If you're an idea-driven individual who enjoys connecting with audiences, loves local storytelling, and wants to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
What you'll do - Create and schedule social media content across platforms
- Develop concepts and write captions for social media campaigns that drive engagement
- Brainstorm fresh ideas to grow and engage our digital audience
- Help coordinate and support community events, including in-person event promotion and on-site assistance
- Work cross-functionally with editorial, sales, and design teams
You're a great fit if you have - A passion for community engagement, local journalism, and creative storytelling
- Strong writing skills, especially for social media
- Experience with social media scheduling tools (e.g. Social Pilot, Later, Hootsuite)
- Organizational and time management skills
- Enthusiasm for brainstorming and building new ideas
- A sharp eye for style and design
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, advertising, or a related field
- Available to work 10-20 hours per week (tailored to accommodate school schedule)
- Based in the Bay Area and able to attend occasional in-person meetings or events
- Interest in contributing to the mission of a nonprofit news organization
- Experience maintaining or creating social media calendars and campaign ideas
- Familiarity with developing marketing materials
- Comfort attending community-facing events
Application deadline: June 30, 2025 This is an unpaid internship. You'll join a collaborative and mission-driven team focused on connecting communities through quality journalism and public service.