Marketing & Social Media Intern

Marketing & Social Media Internship at Markos Apparel in Downtown La Crosse

Markos Apparel is seeking a creative, motivated Marketing & Social Media Intern to help tell the story of our 125-year-old family-owned clothing store.

This is a hands-on internship designed to help you build a professional marketing portfolio while making a meaningful impact on a local business. Throughout the semester, you'll create published social media content, photograph products and lifestyle imagery for our website, contribute to email marketing campaigns, and help promote seasonal events. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of creative projects from concept to completion while gaining real-world experience that will strengthen your résumé and portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging photo and video content for Instagram, Facebook, and our website.
• Photograph products, displays, team members, customers, and in-store experiences.
• Be comfortable appearing in photos or videos and directing others during content creation when needed.
• Write engaging social media captions and assist with email newsletter content.
• Help keep our website updated with fresh lifestyle and product imagery.
• Collaborate with local businesses on simple giveaways and cross-promotions.
• Assist with planning and promoting signature in-store events
• Brainstorm creative marketing ideas that drive engagement and store traffic.
• Assist with unpacking new arrivals as needed while becoming familiar with our brands and products to create authentic marketing content.

Qualifications

• Experience creating content for social media, including photography and short-form video.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Comfortable using Instagram and Facebook for business.
• Creative, organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• A self-starter who can work independently and with others.
• Interest in fashion, retail, marketing, or supporting local businesses.

What You'll Gain

• A professional portfolio featuring published social media campaigns, website photography, and email marketing content.
• Hands-on experience managing marketing for an established retail business.
• Opportunities to take ownership of creative projects from concept to completion.
• Mentorship and feedback throughout the internship.
• Professional LinkedIn Headshots.
• A clothing discount.

Internship Details

• Duration: August 28 – December 18
• Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week (flexible schedule)
• Compensation: $600–$1,000, based on experience, time commitment, and successful completion of the internship.

How to Apply

Please email the following to Khouri and Richard at markosapparel1901@gmail.com by August 10:

• Your resume
• A brief paragraph explaining your interest in the internship, why you'd be a good fit for Markos Apparel, and any relevant experience with social media, photography, videography, or marketing. Please also include 3–5 examples of your work (social media content, photography, video, design work, writing samples, or a portfolio link).