Marketing and Content Creator Internship

Location: Honolulu / Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi — Hybrid/Flexible
Position Type: Part-Time Internship
Hours: Approximately 5–15 hours per week
Duration: Semester-based, with potential to continue
Compensation: This begins as an unpaid internship offering hands-on experience in hospitality, travel, social media, and brand partnerships. Interns will gain portfolio-ready work, professional development, and exposure to real-world business development. Exceptional interns may also have opportunities for continued work with compensation, expanded marketing responsibilities, and involvement in future Island Ohana projects.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Marketing & Content Creation Intern to help develop and execute Island Ohana Partners' social media and digital marketing strategy.

You'll have the opportunity to research, create, film, edit, and publish content showcasing Hawaiʻi's experiences, businesses, scenery, events, culture, and travel opportunities.

A major focus of the internship will be helping build recurring Island Ohana content series highlighting local businesses, hidden gems, things to do, travel tips, food, outdoor experiences, and the best of Hawaiʻi.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in social media, digital marketing, tourism, hospitality, entrepreneurship, content creation, or influencer marketing who wants tangible work to add to their portfolio. 

You will research potential collaborations and engage with local businesses, creators, and tourism partners; Help promote Island Ohana's lodging, travel recommendations, itineraries, partnerships, and other offerings; and Participate in brainstorming and have the opportunity to pitch and own new marketing ideas

Who We're Looking For

We're especially interested in students studying Marketing, Travel Industry Management, Communications, Digital Media, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, or a related field, but your creativity and ability matter more than your major.

You do not need to be an influencer or have a large social media following. We're interested in creativity, initiative, storytelling ability, and an understanding of what makes great content

Exceptional interns may also have opportunities for continued work, expanded marketing responsibilities, and involvement in future Island Ohana projects.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé along with a short introduction telling us why you're interested in the opportunity.

We'd also love to see your creativity. Please include one of the following:

Links to 2–3 examples of social media/content you've created; or

Ideas for the series you would own and create during the internship with Island Ohana Partners.