Marketing & Social Media Internship Fall 2026

Overview

Leigh & Co. Events is seeking a motivated, creative, and detail-oriented Social Media & Marketing Intern to join our marketing team. This educational internship is designed for students pursuing careers in marketing, communications, digital media, weddings/event industry, or related fields who are looking to gain hands-on experience while receiving structured mentorship from experienced marketing professionals. Throughout the internship, participants will learn how a national luxury wedding brand develops marketing strategies, manages social media platforms, creates content, analyzes performance, and maintains a consistent brand presence across multiple channels.

Interns will receive ongoing coaching, participate in regular feedback sessions, observe professional marketing workflows, and gradually contribute to projects under supervision as their knowledge and skills develop. This internship is intended to complement academic learning and may be eligible for college internship credit where applicable.

What You'll Learn

During the internship, you'll gain exposure to and develop practical experience in areas such as:

• Social media strategy and content planning
• Brand voice and visual consistency
• Content creation workflows
• Editorial calendar development
• Community management best practices
• Social media analytics and reporting
• Digital marketing fundamentals
• Content marketing and SEO
• Marketing campaign planning
• Project organization and creative collaboration
• Marketing operations for a nationwide service-based business

Educational & Professional Experience

Working alongside our marketing team, interns will have opportunities to:

• Observe how marketing strategies are developed and executed
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and creative planning meetings
• Learn how social content supports brand positioning and customer engagement
• Receive coaching on professional marketing workflows and industry tools
• Build a portfolio of marketing projects completed throughout the internship
• Receive regular feedback and mentorship from experienced professionals

As interns demonstrate proficiency, they may gradually assist with supervised marketing projects that reinforce the concepts introduced during training.

Examples of Supervised Projects

Depending on experience and progression throughout the internship, interns may have opportunities to assist with projects such as:

• Researching industry trends and social media best practices
• Assisting with content organization and editorial calendars
• Drafting social media captions for review and feedback
• Organizing digital assets and marketing materials
• Supporting blog and website content updates
• Assisting with basic graphic design using Canva
• Helping prepare marketing reports using social media analytics
• Conducting competitor and market research
• Assisting with campaign planning and brainstorming sessions
• Supporting content scheduling under supervision

All work completed by interns is reviewed by members of the marketing team and serves as a learning opportunity designed to reinforce professional marketing concepts.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for students who are:

• Passionate about marketing, branding, and social media
• Creative and eager to learn
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong written communicators
• Curious and proactive when learning new skills
• Comfortable receiving feedback and coaching
• Able to manage projects independently after receiving guidance
• Interested in the wedding, events, or luxury hospitality industries

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Interest in social media, branding, digital marketing, or content creation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Creative mindset with an eye for design, storytelling, and brand consistency
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and LinkedIn)
• Basic experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools
• Willingness to receive feedback, ask questions, and continuously learn
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a team
• Professional, dependable, and proactive approach to assigned projects

Internship Structure

Throughout the internship, participants can exp