Social Media & Digital Marketing Internship (For-Credit / Unpaid – AI & Travel Focus)

Job Description


What You’ll Work On

Social Media Strategy &Content Development



• Strengthen and expand Italian Itinerary’s social media presence across Instagram and Facebook, aligning content with the brand’s core offerings—including new wellness and yoga retreat services.


• Create and schedule high-quality branded content using tools like Canva, Meta Business Suite, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude.


• Contribute to storytelling, visual identity, and community engagement strategies with a focus on quality and authenticity—not just growth.


• Research and assess potential PR and influencer partnerships in the travel and wellness spaces.


AI- Powered Digital Marketing &Analytics



• Use AI tools to support email marketing strategy, segmenting audiences and personalizing outreach.


• Help create simple analytics reports using AI-generated data to evaluate performance and inform strategy.


• Support in the ideation and delivery of online webinars, digital campaigns, and special event promotions.


Qualifications


What We’re Looking For



• Fluency in English (strong written and spoken communication skills).


• High attention to detail and a proactive, independent work ethic.


• Enthusiasm for AI-driven digital marketing and social media growth.


• Strong research skills and ability to identify high-value collaborations.


• Creativity in content creation, campaign development, and audience engagement.


• Any experience with Word Press, SEO, or AI-enhanced marketing tools (e. g. , ChatGPT, Jasper, Canva) is a plus.


• Italian language skills are a plus but not required.


Who Should Apply

Ideal for students pursuing a Master’s or advanced Bachelor’s degree in:



• Digital Marketing


• Business or Communications


• Hospitality / Tourism


• Social Media Strategy


• Branding or AI- Enhanced Content Creation


You are:



• A strong communicator in English (spoken and written)


• Proactive, reliable, and organized


• Passionate about digital storytelling, branding, and travel


• Curious about AI tools and their role in content and strategy


• Familiar with Canva, Meta tools, or generative AI platforms


• Bonus: Italian language skills or prior exposure to Italian culture


Internship Details



• Duration: Minimum 5–6 months


• ⏱ Hours: 15–20 hours per week (flexible)


• Location: Fully remote


• Start Date: Rolling, based on candidate availability


About the Internship Structure

This internship is considered a curricular internship, referred to as:



• Academic Internship (U. S. ): for academic credit or degree fulfillment


• Tirocinio Formativo ( Italy): educational placement tied to university programs


• Stage ( France, Belgium, etc. ): structured, often unpaid practical training


• Praktikum ( Germany): formal requirement of a study program


• Placement (UK): experience-based learning tied to coursework


 


Additional Information


Perks &Benefits



• Real-world, hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI marketing tools


• In-depth exposure to slow travel and wellness tourism


• Mentorship with a bilingual solopreneur and industry expert


• ✨ Access to occasional gratis or discounted travel opportunities in Italy


• Portfolio-worthy content and strategy projects to support future career goals


• This is a mentorship-based academic internship designed for students seeking meaningful, real-world experience—not a salaried role. You'll gain personalized guidance, skill-building opportunities, and support aligned with your university or program requirements.


How to Apply

To be considered, please send the following in English:



• Your CV or resume


• A brief cover letter explaining:



• Why you're a great fit for this internship


• Which responsibilities interest you most


• Your availability and preferred start date



• Links to your portfolio, social media, or content (if applicable)


• Two (2) academic or professional references


We look forward to working with curious, creative, and committed students ready to explore the future of AI-powered travel marketing and social media strategy.