What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Marketing Intern position at Bridge Marina Inc?
Benefits:
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
About the Summer Social Media Marketing Intern Role: Bridge Marina is seeking a Summer Social Media Marketing Intern to join our dynamic team and contribute to our marketing strategy through engaging, creative content that highlights the boating lifestyle. This seasonal position offers hands-on experience in a small business environment with direct mentorship from experienced professionals—including the company president. You’ll help tell our story and build brand awareness through innovative campaigns and video storytelling, while gaining valuable experience across social platforms.
If you enjoy creating content, exploring new marketing ideas, plus spending time by the water, this opportunity offers the chance to sharpen your skills and make a real impact in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
Role Overview: As our Summer Social Media Marketing Intern, you’ll work closely within our marketing team to create engaging digital content that supports growth, builds community engagement, and increases brand visibility across all of Bridge Marina’s offerings, including boating lessons, rentals, club memberships, boat sales and more.
You’ll help research audiences, execute campaigns, produce video content, and track performance—contributing directly to our social strategy and marketing execution. This is an ideal opportunity for students or recent grads who are looking to build experience in real-world digital marketing while working in a fun, fast-paced, waterfront setting.
Primary Responsibilities
Content & Campaign Support
- Collaborate with the marketing team to support content planning and campaign execution
- Assist in producing and editing social media content, including photos and videos
- Research audience behaviors, hashtags, trends, and competitor content
- Schedule and post content using tools like Meta Business Suite or Later
Community Engagement & Insights
- Monitor social media channels for engagement and comments
- Help gather community feedback to inform future content and marketing efforts
- Analyze performance metrics and suggest content optimization ideas
- Assist in preparing an end-of-summer report summarizing key findings and achievements
Creative Collaboration
- Work with operations, sales, rental, and boating club teams to capture on-the-water experiences
- Identify creative opportunities to highlight guest stories, behind-the-scenes operations, and marina events
- Share innovative ideas for showcasing the boating lifestyle and driving guest interest
What We’re Looking For
- A motivated, creative individual with a strong interest in social media marketing and digital content
- Understanding social media content best practices. Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other platforms
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to think creatively and develop unique ideas aligned with our brand
- Comfort working independently and collaboratively within a small team
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or video editing software is a plus
- A passion for boating, outdoor recreation, or hospitality is a bonus!
- Ability to work some Saturdays and travel occasionally to our Highlands location
- Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions and on/around water
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
What We Offer
- Real-world marketing experience working directly with ownership
- Direct mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
- Opportunity to make a visible impact through meaningful projects
- Exposure to boating industry operations and lifestyle content creation
- Seasonal position with potential for year-round opportunities for the right candidate
- Competitive intern compensation at $16/hour plus travel expenses
- 30-40 hours per week with flexible scheduling
- Hands-on small business experience working directly with owner/operators
Bridge Marina is a team-oriented, guest-focused environment where safety, leadership, continuous improvement and reliability drive our success. We value teamwork, personal accountability, and proactive problem-solving, encouraging our team members to take ownership of their roles, and support one another as well as guests.
Learn more about us online at www.bridgemarina.com or on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok @bridgemarina. We look forward to connecting with you.
More about us:
Bridge Marina does more than just boats; it's a place where people come to learn to boat, to get on the water and to enjoy all the fun, entertainment and exploration boating can offer. We seek teammates who would enjoy working on and around the water, working with boats and boaters, and being around fun and energizing people. Each team member at Bridge Marina brings skills and passion to a fun, challenging and ever-changing environment on the water.
Bridge Marina inspires boaters of all abilities to get on the water. You can feel the energy and enthusiasm when you step onto our docks on a sunny summer afternoon. We have a team of diverse hospitality focused people who provide boat service, boat sales, boating club, boat training, boat rentals, slip services and more in Lake Hopatcong and Sandy Hook New Jersey. Our team and company provides one of the most unique and inspiring boating experiences in the industry.
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