Summer Internship - Marketing & Experience
20 days ago
Houston
Job DescriptionDescription: MetroStart Explore Opportunities. Build Experience. MARKETING & EXPERIENCE INTERN — Summer 2026 Location: Memorial City (Houston, TX) — Full-Time, On-Site Only Program Dates: June 1 – July 24, 2026 (8-week commitment required) Compensation: Paid Internship Department: Marketing & Experience Status: Competitive Internship — Real-world, high-impact experience About the Internship MetroNational’s Marketing & Experience Internship offers a structured, paid learning experience for students interested in brand storytelling, events, digital content, communications, and customer engagement across our Memorial City properties Interns spend approximately 75% of their time working directly with the Marketing & Experience team on impactful, real-world work, and 25% participating in company-wide programming such as professional development, site tours, shadow days, and networking. You’ll collaborate with marketing and event professionals who embody MetroNational’s values of Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy, and you’ll help create meaningful experiences that shape how customers, guests, and the community engage with Memorial City. This is a competitive internship designed to provide portfolio-ready work, practical marketing skills, and exposure to a fast-paced mixed-use real estate environment. What You’ll Do • Support planning and execution of events, on-site activations, and guest experience programs., • Assist with social media content creation, related to event and activations including brainstorming creative concepts, gathering assets, and supporting scheduling., • Assist with photography/videography capture during events or content shoots as needed., • Contribute to customer experience initiatives by monitoring engagement, gathering feedback, and supporting brand consistency., • Conduct research on trends, target audiences, competitive landscapes, and brand engagement strategies., • Social media management tools (Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Sprout, etc.), • Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, • Microsoft Office (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel), • Content calendars or project management platforms Candidates may qualify through any one of the following: • Enrollment in an accredited college or university majoring in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Media, Hospitality, or similar fields, • Enrollment in or recent completion of an accredited training or trade program related to marketing, content creation, design, or communications, • Minimum 3.2 GPA for college students, • Must commit to the full 8 weeks (June 1 – July 24, 2026), full-time and on-site in Houston., • Remote internships are not available., • Candidates unable to commit to all 8 weeks may be considered at lower priority., • Demonstrated creativity, communication skills, attention to detail, and professionalism., • Real-world experience supporting marketing and guest experience initiatives for a major mixed-use brand., • A strengthened professional portfolio showcasing social content, copywriting, event work, and strategic contributions., • Exposure to brand strategy, event execution, digital communication, and cross-functional collaboration., • Networking opportunities, mentorship, and professional development sessions. Please submit: • Resume, • Transcript (GPA 3.2+ or equivalent evaluation), • Portfolio or Project Samples (Required):, • 1–3 examples of marketing, writing, social media, design, event, or creative work, • Class projects, social samples, event work, content pieces, or digital media are all acceptable, • Cover Letter that includes:, • Why you chose marketing/communications, • Your future career goals, • All application materials — including your resume, transcript, and portfolio/project samples — will be thoroughly reviewed. Interview selections will be based on overall strength, creativity, and completeness of your submission., • If selected for an interview you will be contacted with the date, time, location/format, and any preparation instructions., • Due to the competitive nature of the program, not all applicants will receive an interview., • MetroNational reviews each application with fairness and consistency while upholding our values of Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy., • Applications CLOSE on March 8, 2024