What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Intern position at Melanin Love Journey?
Overview
Melanin Love Journey (MLJ) is a Charlotte-based relationship and experiences brand dedicated to Celebrating Love in Every Shade. Through curated events, social experiences, and intentional connection opportunities, we create spaces where Black singles can build authentic relationships and community.
We are seeking a creative and motivated Marketing Intern to support our marketing, content creation, and event promotion efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking hands-on experience in social media marketing, content creation, event marketing, brand development, and community engagement.
Students, recent graduates, aspiring marketers, and content creators are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Capture photos and videos at live events and community experiences
- Create, edit, and schedule content for Instagram, TikTok, Threads, LinkedIn, and other social platforms
- Assist with social media management and audience engagement
- Monitor trends, cultural conversations, and opportunities relevant to our audience
- Support event marketing campaigns and promotional efforts
- Research potential partnerships, influencers, sponsors, and marketing opportunities
- Assist with content planning and marketing strategy discussions
- Track social media engagement and campaign performance
- Help strengthen brand awareness and grow our online community
Qualifications
- Strong interest in marketing, communications, public relations, social media, or content creation
- Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and LinkedIn
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
- Creative mindset with a willingness to learn
- Reliable transportation to attend local events when required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating content for personal, academic, or professional social media accounts
- Photography, videography, or video editing experience
- Experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms
- Understanding of social media analytics and audience engagement
- Knowledge of social trends, and digital communities
- Ability to create culturally relevant content that resonates with our specific audience
What You'll Gain
- Real-world marketing and content creation experience
- Direct mentorship from business owners and marketing professionals
- Portfolio-building opportunities
- Hands-on experience with event marketing and brand development
- Networking opportunities throughout the Charlotte community
- Exposure to entrepreneurship, relationship-focused programming, and community engagement initiatives
- Paid stipend upon successful completion of the internship term
Schedule
- Flexible schedule
- Hybrid work environment
- Evening and weekend availability required for select events
Location
Charlotte, NC
To apply, please submit:
- Resume
- Brief introduction (3-5 paragraphs) explaining your interest in the position
- Optional portfolio, social media accounts, photography samples, or examples of content you've created
Melanin Love Journey is committed to creating meaningful experiences that foster connection, community, and authentic relationships. If you're passionate about marketing, storytelling, social media, and creating engaging experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply by emailing your resume and introduction to:
melaninlovejourney@gmail.com