Marketing & Content Paid Intern (Winter 2026)

Winter 2026 Paid Internship Opportunity – Marketing & Content

Visit York County is now accepting applications for a Winter 2026 Marketing Intern to join our content team from January to April 2026. This is a paid internship opportunity to gain hands-on experience in destination marketing, storytelling, and digital communications—all while helping showcase York County, SC as a premier destination for visitors and locals alike.

This is an in-person internship based out of our Rock Hill, SC office. The ideal candidate will be creative, outgoing, organized, and passionate about the York County area.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in creating written and visual content for Visit York County’s social media, website, blog, and email newsletters.
• Support social media efforts by:
• Planning and scheduling content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
• Capturing and producing at least one short-form video per week (e.g., Reels, TikToks)
• Engaging with users by responding to DMs, comments, and tagged posts
• Monitoring trends and suggesting creative ways to grow our audience
• Reviewing analytics to help optimize content strategy
• Help edit and update website content using our CMS
• Maintain and organize digital assets including photos, templates, and documents
• Assist in reviewing event submissions and updating VisitYorkCounty.com
• Provide data entry support in our CRM system (Simpleview)

Additional Opportunities

• Collaborate with other departments (Sales, Events, Visitor Services) on campaigns and projects
• Participate in content capture at community events, festivals, or business openings
• Contribute new ideas to digital campaigns and seasonal promotions
• Other tasks as assigned by the Digital Communications Manager and Director of Marketing and Communications

Qualifications

Education:

• Must be a current college student or recent graduate studying Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Tourism, or related fields.
• Ability to fulfill college credit requirements if needed.

Experience & Skills:

• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn)
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Basic photo/video skills; comfortable being out in the community capturing content
• Knowledge of Canva or similar design tools preferred
• CMS experience (WordPress, Squarespace, etc.) a plus
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Customer service or hospitality background is a bonus
• Must love York County and be excited to share its story

Internship Details

• 20 hours/week required
• Must be available to work in minimum 4-hour blocks, Monday through Friday (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Some evenings and weekends required for event content coverage
• Must reside in or near York County, SC and have reliable transportation

Physical & Work Environment

• This position requires general mobility and may involve lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance required
• Work primarily takes place in an office setting, but occasional off-site work at local events and attractions will occur
• May involve outdoor work in varying weather conditions