Digital Marketing Intern, Performance

Hudson Creative is seeking a Digital Marketing Intern to join our team as part of a 4-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 both analytically-minded and creatively-driven candidates who are interested in how paid ads, SEO, social media, email marketing, and visual storytelling intersect in the restaurant and hospitality industries.

Quick Facts:

Internship Period: 4 months during Spring/Summer 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 (9:00am - 5:30pm EST) Compensation: $2,200/month stipend Mentorship: Daily progress check-ins with your manager to ensure growth and successful completion of the internship Reports to: Digital Marketing Director

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, TikTok, etc.) Assist with campaign monitoring, pacing, and performance reporting Gain exposure to optimization strategies and data-driven decision making

Design, Social Media & Content

Support the creation of visual assets for social media, email, and paid campaigns Assist with designing branded content aligned with client voice and aesthetic Contribute to brainstorming sessions and concept development Work with tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma to bring ideas to life

SEO & Website Support

Assist with keyword research and on-page optimizations Support website updates across platforms like WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace, and BentoBox Help QA website updates to ensure accuracy, functionality, and proper tracking

Client Experience & Strategy

Join internal and external meetings to observe strategy development Participate in discussions on trends, optimizations, and campaign planning Contribute ideas in a collaborative, 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 Interested in either performance marketing, creative/design, or both 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 Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Figma Comfort working with data in 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

Perks:

Company issued Apple laptop for your day-to-day productivity 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

Interview Process:

Jumpstart your career at www.hudsoncreative.com/careers. Please include both a resume and cover letter for consideration.

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.