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SHD Marketing Summer Internship
Real clients. Real projects. Real marketing experience.
May - July | Monday–Thursday, 10am–4pm | South Shore, Massachusetts
About the Program
The SHD Marketing Summer Internship is an eight-week, curriculum-driven program built for marketing students who are ready to do the work — not watch from the sidelines. From day one, interns are active contributors on live client projects spanning the full spectrum of what modern boutique marketing looks like.
We built this program with intention. Every week follows a structured syllabus with defined goals, daily deliverables, and supporting resources — so interns always understand what they're working on and why it matters. This isn't a rotation through theory. It's hands-on experience with real clients, real deadlines, and real results.
What We Look For:
We seek passionate, driven individuals who are eager to learn and contribute. Ideal candidates will have:
A positive, upbeat attitude
A strong work ethic and focus
A genuine interest in supporting small businesses
A client-first mindset, with respect for all team members
Self-motivation and reliability
College Marketing Internship
College Internship Opportunity at SHD Marketing
Are you a college student looking for hands-on marketing experience? SHD Marketing is offering a dynamic internship opportunity for students seeking to gain real-world knowledge in the marketing industry. This position is perfect for college juniors and seniors who want to learn directly from professionals in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Internship Details:
College Grades Eligible: Rising Juniors & Juniors, Rising Seniors & Seniors, Recent Graduates
Position: Full-time, unpaid, in-person internship (4 days per week)
Length: 8 weeks, May 27 - July 23 (with June 29 - July 2 off for vacation)
Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday (ideal for summer or semester-long commitments)
Location: SHD Marketing Office, 15 Old Oaken Bucket Road, Norwell, MA
Credit: This internship is eligible for college credit if your program allows.
This is a hands-on opportunity where you’ll be involved in a wide range of marketing tasks, including social media strategy, content creation, branding, website design, and more. You'll work directly with our team to execute real projects and contribute to the success of our clients. By the end of your internship, you’ll have valuable experience that will set you apart in the competitive marketing industry.
What You’ll Learn:
Social media marketing and content creation
Branding and logo design
Website design and development
Client interaction and project management
Digital marketing strategy and analytics
If you're a college student eager to gain practical marketing experience and expand your professional skill set, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Summer 2026 cohort has been selected and applications are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.
Our Summer 2027 applications will be available in early 2027. Contact Nicole Alongi with questions.
About Our College Internship Program
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Interns rotate through the core disciplines of marketing with daily, project-based work. Past interns have contributed to:
Brand Strategy & Naming
Contributed to naming and brand identity projects for regional businesses
Conducted market research to inform strategic recommendations
Logo Design & Branding
Assisted with logo and branding development from concept through execution for clients including R. Mullen & Associates and a Braintree-based business
Social Media Management
Managed social media accounts for individual assigned clients — from content strategy to content creation
Accompanied the team on client site visits to capture photo and video content
Developed posts, reels, graphics, and captions across multiple client accounts
Scheduled and managed content calendars in Canva and social platforms
Email Marketing
Drafted targeted email campaigns for client and community audiences
Developed full email marketing plans including audience segmentation and scheduling
Blog Writing & SEO
Writing assignments
Applied SEO best practices under the mentorship of SHD's SEO lead.
Website Management & Development
Updated and maintained client websites as new information, vendors, and content were added
Proofed client websites prior to launch using SHD's website review checklist process
Attended client website training sessions
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This internship runs on a week-by-week syllabus. Each week has a defined theme, a set of priorities, and daily deliverables — giving interns both structure and ownership over their work.
Every member of the SHD team leads a dedicated deep-dive session in their area of expertise, including:
Graphic design
Social media management & content strategy
Paid advertising & analytics
Website design & development
Copywriting
SEO & blog writing
Marketing strategy
Interns work on both team projects — where collaboration and delegation are part of the learning — and individual client assignments, where they own their deliverables from start to finish.
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Interns are never left to figure it out alone. Throughout the summer, you'll have consistent touchpoints with the full SHD team:
Weekly team meetings — interns participate alongside the full staff
Weekly intern-specific check-ins to review priorities and progress
A mid-internship 1:1 with Susan to discuss your growth, goals, and feedback
A formal end-of-internship performance review with written evaluation, supported by a standardized rubric completed by the SHD team
We also want to know what excites you. At the start of the internship, you'll share your areas of interest and prior experience — and we'll build in additional exposure and mentorship in those areas throughout the summer.
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Week 1 (May 27–28)
Orientation, team introductions, and onboarding.
Week 2 (June 1–4)
Marketing & brand strategy; event marketing foundations; business development projects begin.
Week 3 (June 8–11)
SEO & blog writing; social media content gathering with client site visits; prospecting and outreach projects.
Week 4 (June 15–18)
Social media marketing deep-dive; analytics and paid ads training; website launch checklist process.
Week 5 (June 22–25)
Continued client work; mid-internship check-ins.
Week 6 (June 29–July 2)
Vacation week — you've earned it!
Week 7 (July 6–9)
Logos, branding, and graphic design focus week.
Week 8 (July 13–16)
Website design, development, and maintenance focus week.
Week 9 (July 20–23)
Final projects; end-of-internship performance reviews; celebration!
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You're a marketing student who's ambitious, curious, and ready to treat this like the professional opportunity it is. You show up prepared. You ask good questions. You care about doing quality work — and you want to walk away in July with a real portfolio, real relationships, and a clear picture of what a career in marketing actually looks like.
This isn't a shadow-someone internship. You'll be doing the work — and it will show.
