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Are you interested in gaining real-world experience in the digital marketing field? At Succeeding Small, we offer digital marketing internships where you will expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and work with real small business clients across the country.
The world of marketing is constantly evolving. With new technologies, platforms, and algorithms being developed every day, there are more opportunities for businesses to grow online than ever before. If you’re interested in getting your foot in the door of digital marketing for small businesses, Succeeding Small might be a great fit for you!
As a digital marketing agency, we offer an internship program focused on all things digital marketing. During this internship, you’ll work with real clients and expand your knowledge and skills surrounding search engine optimization, social media marketing, website design, paid advertising, logo design, and much more! This internship is ideal for college students, those who are switching career paths, or curious individuals eager to learn and represent the small business community.
During the digital marketing internship at Succeeding Small, you will have the opportunity to learn how to successfully grow a business online across multiple platforms. From getting a website to sit on the first page of Google, to creating a presence on social media, you will learn strategies and techniques directly from our team of experts. At Succeeding Small, we believe in investing in your knowledge and developing your skills to help you make a difference in the marketing industry.
With the team at Succeeding Small rooting for you, you’ll learn the many facets of digital marketing as well as receive the opportunity to showcase your newfound marketing knowledge. We believe in hands-on learning, which is why you’ll have a part in writing content for our client’s websites, developing design techniques to help build compelling websites, and utilizing your knowledge of algorithms to effectively advertise across multiple platforms.
Active learning and professional growth is not just a core value of Succeeding Small, but a major aspect of this program. We dedicate time during your internship to acquire certifications in your area of interest from platforms like Hubspot, Google ads, DistilledU, and more. As you develop your skills, our team will provide you with ample opportunities to exercise your certifications, giving you real world application to the resume-building process during the program itself.
After dedicating your time, hard work, and hopefully a few laughs, you will exit the internship program with a fully developed portfolio. During the Succeeding Small internship, the assignments that you include in your portfolio may include websites you developed, social media campaigns, graphic design samples, blogs that you wrote, and ad campaigns you helped integrate. Whether your future is with us or helping another company succeed, our team is here to help you.
Every part of this internship was created to give you confidence, clarity, and real world marketing skills. You will learn by doing, working on actual projects and gaining experience in the areas that matter most. Browse the sections below to get a feel for what you will study and create during the program.
Search Engine Optimization is one of the core foundations of digital marketing. Interns learn how businesses get discovered online and how thoughtful research, content, and technical improvements can help a company show up where customers are searching. This track builds both creative and analytical skills, giving interns real experience with industry tools and client projects.
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Copywriting helps interns build the skill of writing with purpose, clarity, and strategy. You will learn how to create messages that educate, attract customers, and support SEO goals. This track blends creativity with structure, giving interns the chance to develop a strong writing foundation.
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Interns are introduced to the web design process and learn how strategy, branding, and user experience come together to create effective websites. You will gain hands-on experience inside WordPress and learn how to design pages that look clean and function well.
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This track teaches interns how to develop social content that educates, inspires, and builds a brand’s online presence. You will learn how to plan topics, create graphics, and write captions that connect with an audience.
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Interns learn how paid search works and how businesses use Google Ads to reach customers who are actively looking for their services. This track blends research, strategy, and creative problem-solving.
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Email marketing helps interns understand how businesses build relationships with their audience over time. You will learn how to write emails that are clear, engaging, and aligned with larger marketing goals.
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Branding teaches interns how businesses shape their identity through visuals, messaging, and values. You will explore how a strong brand builds trust and consistency across all marketing efforts.
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In this track, interns learn how to make marketing decisions based on research, goals, and audience insights. You will learn to think like a strategist and connect the dots across different marketing channels.
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The mock agency project gives interns realistic experience working in a team environment. You will act as a small marketing agency and create a professional proposal for a hypothetical client.
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This track prepares interns for the next step in their professional journey. You will learn how to present your work, build your confidence, and explore different paths in marketing.
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Our mission at Succeeding Small is to elevate the small business community on a digital scale; giving local, family-owned companies an opportunity to grow, compete, and succeed. In the same way that we are committed to giving small businesses the best chance for success, we are committed to helping you succeed so that you can pursue your dream career, leave your legacy, and make an impact in your community.
Succeeding Small has designed this internship to teach, guide, and encourage you to become the best candidate in whatever field you pursue. The skills that you’ll learn in this program are integral for any career in digital marketing, copywriting, or design. With our commitment to your knowledge and success, we look to you to pour the same amount of dedication and passion into your learning journey during your time with us. We look for individuals who are eager to learn, strong communicators, and have a passion for creative or technical work.
Thank you for your interest. Spring 2026 interns have been selected, and applications are now closed.
Please check back for future opportunities.
Location: Remote (Must Be US Based)
Compensation & Benefits: Unpaid – Eligible for Academic Credit for Most Colleges
Time Requirements: Part-Time, 15 Hours Per Week
Program Dates: January 23rd, 2026 – May 8th, 2026
Required Weekly Meetings: Fridays 1 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. MST
Positions Available: 5
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Learn the world of digital marketing as an intern at Succeeding Small! Engage with platforms like WordPress, Facebook, Instagram, and Google while learning skills such as SEO, web design, social media, graphic design, consumer psychology, copywriting, and marketing strategy.
With us, you can learn and practice relevant and complex marketing skills and techniques for real businesses in real-time. This program not only helps students develop highly valuable and marketable business skills but also helps the small businesses that thrive in our community every day.
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