$15/hr | 10–20 hrs/week | Marketing & Community Content Intern | Flexible Schedule + Event Perks - Now Hiring

Join our team and gain hands-on experience working across three growing brands in media, ecommerce, and consumer products. This isn't your typical internship. You'll work alongside entrepreneurs building exciting businesses while developing real-world marketing, content creation, and storytelling skills that will help set you apart after graduation. Our brands include: Buncombe County Digest - One of Asheville's fastest-growing local newsletters featuring events, local businesses, restaurants, and everything happening around Western North Carolina. Baja Llama - A fun, adventure-inspired apparel company sold online and through retail stores across the United States. The Steeped Letter Co. - A unique startup blending tea, travel, and storytelling into a monthly subscription experience. If you're looking to build a portfolio, develop practical marketing experience, and have fun along the way, we'd love to meet you. Responsibilities Depending on the week, you'll have the opportunity to: Research local events and businesses Write newsletter articles and community features Attend local events and capture photos and videos Create Instagram Reels, TikToks, and social media content Design simple graphics Brainstorm creative marketing campaigns Assist with blog writing and SEO research Organize marketing assets and content calendars Help coordinate influencer and partnership outreach Support marketing projects across all three brands Every week is a little different, giving you experience across multiple areas of marketing rather than just one specialty. We're Looking For Someone Who Is Currently enrolled in college (Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, English, Photography, or related majors encouraged) Creative and enjoys telling stories Organized and dependable Comfortable using social media Eager to learn and take initiative A strong writer with attention to detail Photography, video editing, Canva, or Adobe experience is a plus but not required Has reliable transportation for occasional local event coverage What You'll Receive $15/hour Performance review after 90 days with opportunity for a raise to $16-17/hour Flexible scheduling around your classes Mentorship from founder building multiple growing businesses Published writing samples and portfolio pieces Experience across media, ecommerce, branding, email marketing, and social media Complimentary admission to select local events when available Opportunities to network with Asheville business owners, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and community leaders Potential for additional hours and long-term employment as the company grows Why This Internship Is Different: Most internships focus on one company and one job. Here, you'll gain experience across three growing brands, work on projects that are actually published, attend community events, and help shape marketing campaigns that reach thousands of people every week. If you're motivated, curious, and excited to build a portfolio while making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. No prior internship experience required. We value curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn.