Marketing Intern

About the role

The Harrison Group is a third-generation family-owned business that has been owned and operated in Ocean City, Maryland since 1951. Today, we operate over fifteen hotels and seven restaurants across Ocean City, Maryland; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Corolla, North Carolina; and Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Our portfolio is continuously evolving, with annual renovations and reinvestment across our properties to enhance guest experiences and maintain our commitment to exceptional hospitality.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing campaigns across social media, email, website, and other digital channels.
• Create engaging content including social media posts, short-form video, blog content, email copy, and promotional materials aligned with brand standards.
• Maintain marketing databases and digital assets to ensure accurate and consistent messaging.
• Support the planning and coordination of promotional events, activations, and on-property marketing initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Academic coursework or prior internship experience in marketing, communications, or digital media preferred.
• Familiarity with social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.
• Exposure to content creation, basic analytics, or campaign execution preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Creative mindset with the ability to generate innovative content ideas.
• Basic understanding of marketing principles and digital engagement strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of graphic design or video editing tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to brand standards.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in a professional hospitality marketing environment.
• Work directly with experienced marketing and leadership professionals.
• Develop skills in content creation, campaign execution, data analysis, and brand strategy.
• Opportunity to contribute ideas that directly impact company marketing efforts.
• Networking opportunities within Harrison Group and the broader hospitality industry.