Digital Marketing Intern, Performance

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. We are seeking a Digital Marketing Intern to join our team in January 2026, as part of a 5-month training program designed to teach, mentor, and prepare outstanding interns for a full-time role and career path. This internship is intended for recent college graduates (or soon-to-be graduates) with less than 1 year of relevant digital marketing experience who are excited for practical training and development by our amazing team. This role is a great opportunity for the technically-adept with a strong interest in digital marketing and an appetite for learning how paid ads, SEO, Social Media, and email marketing intersect in the restaurant/hospitality industries. Quick Facts Internship Period: January - May 2026 (flexible start and end dates) Location: NYC Work policy: Hybrid with 3 days per week onsite at our midtown office (Grand Central) Hours: Full-Time (preferred); Part-Time (at least 24 hours per week) Compensation: $2,200/month for full-time; Prorated accordingly for part-time Mentorship: Daily progress check-ins with your manager to ensure growth and successful completion of the internship What You’ll Do & Learn You’ll support real client work and get hands‑on exposure across key areas of digital marketing: Paid Media Learn how to set up and support paid campaigns (Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, etc.) Assist with basic monitoring, pacing checks, and pulling performance data Social Media & Content Help brainstorm and draft content for social media and email Assist with scheduling, engagement, or performance checks SEO & Website Support Assist with keyword research, on‑page optimizations, and local listings Support more complex website updates across multiple CMS platforms, including WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace and BentoBox with guidance from the team Help QA new website pages or updates to ensure accuracy, functionality, and proper tracking Client Experience & Strategy Join internal and external meetings to observe how strategies are developed Participate in team discussions on trends, optimization opportunities, and campaign planning Contribute ideas and ask questions in a supportive environment Who You Are Rising seniors or new graduates who recently finished their degree in advertising, marketing, business administration, communications or related field Passion for advertising and the hospitality industry Curious about how paid media, SEO, social, email, and web all work together Excellent time management and organizational skills Strong attention to detail, especially when handling data or website updates A team player who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is ready to contribute and learn Working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets Familiarity with tools like Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, or Google Analytics is a plus Prior experience or interest in the restaurant and hospitality industry is a plus Why This Internship? A structured, supportive learning environment Exposure to multiple digital channels to find your strengths and interests Real work for hospitality brands and hands‑on training with our senior team A clear development path with potential for full‑time placement Flexible hybrid work policy with convenient office location near Grand Central Station Team events including happy hours and quarterly wellness activities Cold brew, coffee, tea and kombucha on tap, as well as office snacks for the midday pick‑me‑up Exposure to a wide network of hospitality and industry partners Growth‑oriented culture with room to take on responsibility quickly Round 1: Video interview with our hiring manager to discuss your digital marketing and career interests. Round 2: Live practical marketing exercise to apply your understanding and skillset Round 3: Video interview with a member of our marketing team to share your analysis and strategic approach. Round 4: On‑site interview with our account director. About Us Hudson Creative is a data‑driven digital marketing agency that specializes in the design, strategy and execution of campaigns to help brands grow online. Our clients include widely recognized industry leaders, and range from multi‑location restaurant groups and F&B brands, to law firms and tourism boards, and beyond. Our experienced team has a strong passion for driving meaningful results that make game‑changing business impacts for clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr