Media & Marketing Intern

DogiZone

Posted 5 months ago

Internship

Rockville, Maryland

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Create and manage engaging social media content across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to grow brand visibility. Support the Director of Marketing with campaigns, content calendars, and email marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

You are a creative and organized individual with a strong understanding of social media trends and digital culture. You should be comfortable creating and editing photo and video content, writing engaging captions, and have a genuine interest in dogs and pet-related content. Experience with social media platforms and editing tools is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Canva

CapCut

Adobe

Social Media Marketing

Content Creation

Video Editing

Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

YouTube

Job Description

Description

Job Type: Internship (Course Credit) 

Schedule: Flexible / Part-Time
Location: DogiZone – In Person

Opportunity: Potential to transition to a paid part-time or full-time role based on performance and company growth

About DogiZone

DogiZone® is a pet care company focused on providing safe, high-quality care for dogs while building strong relationships with both pets and their owners. Our mission is to create a trusted environment where dogs thrive and owners feel confident in the care their pets receive.

We are currently in growth mode, with plans to expand from our current location to two additional company-owned locations and one franchise location in the near future. As we grow, we are investing in building a marketing team to support our current and future locations.

Our leadership team believes that storytelling, brand authenticity, and engaging content will play a major role in our future success.

Position Summary

DogiZone is seeking a Marketing Coordinator Intern with a focus on Social Media and Content Creation. This role is ideal for someone who understands social trends, enjoys creating engaging content, and is comfortable being both behind and occasionally in front of the camera.

This position will work directly with the Director of Marketing to help execute content, support marketing initiatives, and grow DogiZone’s presence across digital platforms.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, social-media savvy, and excited about helping a growing brand become more visible and relevant online while maintaining a professional and consistent brand identity.

This internship provides hands-on experience in social media marketing, brand storytelling, content creation, and marketing operations within a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media & Content Creation

  • Create, schedule, and publish content across DogiZone’s social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and others as needed)
  • Develop creative content ideas that support all of our services - boarding, daycare, training, grooming and retail - aligned with social trends and DogiZone’s brand voice and authority in the petcare space
  • Capture and edit photo and video content featuring dogs, staff, and daily activities
  • Create short-form video content for platforms such as Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
  • Occasionally appear on camera to help create engaging content when appropriate
  • Write engaging captions and copy that reflect DogiZone’s brand personality and authority in the petcare space
  • Monitor comments and messages and respond in a professional, friendly manner
  • Help track engagement metrics and identify content that performs well
  • Support development of longer-form content opportunities such as YouTube videos or series

Marketing Support

  • Assist the Head of Marketing with marketing initiatives and campaigns
  • Help coordinate and schedule marketing content including email marketing support
  • Assist with organizing content calendars and posting schedules

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in college or graduated with a focus on Marketing, Communications, Media, Business, or related fields preferred.
  • Strong understanding of social media trends and digital culture
  • Active on social media. You don’t need a massive following - we care more about creativity and instincts for good content.
  • Comfortable creating content and occasionally appearing on camera
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Organized, reliable, and able to manage deadlines
  • Creative thinker with a willingness to learn and experiment
  • Genuine interest in dogs and pet-related content

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe, or similar editing tools
  • Familiarity with short-form video editing
  • Experience managing or contributing to social media accounts
  • Understanding of TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube content styles

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on marketing and social media experience within a growing business
  • Opportunity to help shape the digital voice of a brand
  • Direct mentorship from the Marketing Director
  • Real-world experience building marketing campaigns and content strategy
  • Portfolio-building opportunities through content creation
  • Exposure to brand growth, franchising, and expansion strategy

Growth Opportunity

As DogiZone expands, our goal is to build a full marketing and media team. Strong performance in this internship may lead to a paid part-time or full-time marketing role as the company grows.

DogiZone

Based in Rockville, Maryland, DogiZone has been a trusted leader in dog care for more than 20 years. Founded by Andrew Fraser, DogiZone was built with a simple but powerful mission: to make dog ownership easier and more enjoyable while enhancing the lives of dogs and the people who love them. Every service, process, and interaction is designed with convenience, transparency, and the well-being of dogs and their owners in mind. DogiZone has grown into a comprehensive, one-stop destination for premium dog care, offering training, daycare, grooming, and boarding, along with curated retail supplies, convenient pick-up and delivery services, and DIY dog wash stations for added flexibility. We are more than a service provider, we’re an active part of the dog-loving community. Our experienced team regularly shares training insights, care tips, and educational resources to help owners feel confident and supported at every stage of dog ownership. This combined with our commitment to quality, safety, and exceptional customer experience has earned DogiZone numerous national and regional awards such as being honored the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies three times, named a multi-year and category winner in the Best of Bethesda and Washingtonian Magazine’s “Best of”, just to name a few. Follow DogiZone on LinkedIn to stay connected as we continue to grow regionally, innovate, and raise the standard for dog care.
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