About MarketBeat

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MarketBeat is a small but mighty team that is hardworking and enjoys having fun and giving back to the community. MarketBeat supports a working environment that allows flexibility and fosters teamwork. 

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Job Summary

This unique opportunity is open to students pursuing a career in marketing, communications, or related fields. As a Marketing Communications intern at MarketBeat, you will join a fast-paced marketing team responsible for engaging a growing audience across multiple platforms. Our team blends creativity, strategy, and data-driven decision-making to expand MarketBeat’s brand presence and generate leads through organic and paid campaigns.

You can expect to gain real-world experience in creating and scheduling content, monitoring performance analytics, and contributing to campaigns that reach millions of investors across the U.S. You will have the chance to assist in building engagement strategies and learn from team members who specialize in different areas of digital marketing, including content creation, advertising, and analytics.

Throughout the internship, you will be provided the opportunity to make important connections for the future by joining the team for educational and social events. At the conclusion of your internship, you will give a short presentation reflecting your experience and contributions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on subscriber-facing communications, including email and SMS campaigns.

• Help create, schedule, and publish social media content across platforms, including Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

• Assist with monitoring and summarizing social media performance metrics to help identify trends and engagement opportunities.

• Support community management by responding to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner.

• Conduct competitor and industry research to help inform content and campaign direction.

• Contribute to public relations efforts by helping draft, edit, and maintain content for MarketBeat’s press room, including press releases, media mentions, and company announcements.

• Other duties as assigned based on the candidate’s skills and interests.

• Attend MarketBeat staff meetings and content team meetings (bi-weekly) in person.

Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements 

• Student returning to school for the Fall 2026 semester as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, or related field.

• Coursework or experience in social media strategy, content creation, or communication studies is preferred.

• Strong writing and communication skills with an eye for detail.

• Familiarity with major social media platforms and awareness of current trends.

• Basic knowledge of graphic design, video editing, or social media management tools (Canva, Adobe, Meta Business Suite, etc.) preferred.

• Must be a self-starter who can manage tasks independently while working collaboratively with the marketing team.

• Must live within 75 miles of Sioux Falls, SD.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits and Additional Details

• Paid internship at $20-22/hour, depending on experience

• Full-time schedule (approximately 40 hours per week, May-August)

• Mentorship and direct collaboration with members of the MarketBeat team

• Opportunities to build professional skills and expand your network in the community

• Access to necessary technology, tools, and software to support your work

• Team lunches, office snacks, and a dog-friendly workplace

• This internship is based in Sioux Falls, SD and requires in-person attendance