Performance Marketing Intern

About us:

We employ 540 journalists, producers, engineers and sales staff. Corporate functions, including digital product and ad operations, are based in Southaven. Breaking news means staying late, and comp time makes up for it.

Overview:

Remote internship covering the basics of digital marketing: Google Ads, Meta Ads, email, landing pages and reporting. Good fit for BBA, BMS or MBA students who want hands-on work. Remote, open to candidates across the US. We do not have many meetings. Most updates happen in writing.

Day to day:

• Research competitor ads using the Meta Ad Library and summarise findings in a short doc
• Clean and organise lead lists exported from forms and the CRM
• Update landing pages on WordPress or Webflow, including text, images and form fields
• Write ad copy variations and track which headlines get better click-through rates
• Pull weekly numbers from Google Analytics 4 and the ads dashboards into a Google Sheets report
• Assist with WhatsApp Business broadcast campaigns and track replies

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply
• Basic understanding of how Google Ads and Meta Ads work. Free online certifications count
• No prior internship needed
• Willing to learn new tools quickly. We use around 8 different platforms

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Feb 2027

Stipend: $21.00-$24.00 per hour

Perks:

• Return offer opportunities
• Learning and development stipend
• Paid sick time
• Company laptop
• Flexible hours
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager

Interview process: a phone call, a meeting with the hiring manager, and a final conversation with the team.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Feb 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at The Southaven Times.