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Communications & Digital Marketing

Communications & Digital Marketing

Develop real-world digital marketing and communications skills by collaborating with local professionals in marketing agencies, PR companies and NGOs in Italy. Remote marketing interns help to create original online and social media content, develop and implement communications plans and work with influencers to grow brand awareness.

Internship Highlights:
  • Contribute to real world marketing and communications campaigns
  • Learn hands-on digital marketing techniques in a range of different industries
  • Gain international experience while interning remotely from home without having to travel
Type of host organizations:
  • Marketing and communication agencies
  • PR companies
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Gain academic or course credit
Everything arranged for you from US$948
Available year-round, start when you like
Intern part-time or full-time from anywhere
Choose your duration: 100, 200 or 350 hours
Personal online orientation & coaching
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Eligibility requirements and Associated career paths
Eligibility requirement

Suitable for internships with at least one year of relevant college/university study in marketing, communications, business management, or a related field. Knowledge of social media marketing and digital communications is also required. High School graduates aged 18+ may be accepted, depending on the strength of their application (including any relevant experience, with a desire to learn and grow within this field).

Language requirements

This internship is conducted in English.

Associated career paths

Advertising/Promotions/Marketing Manager, Sales Representative, Editor, Copywriter, Graphic Designer, Market Research Analyst, Product Development Manager, Public Relations Consultant, Project Manager, Business Developer

Internship details

Develop real-world digital marketing and communications skills by collaborating with local professionals in marketing agencies, PR companies and NGOs in Italy. Remote marketing interns help to create original online and social media content, develop and implement communications plans and work with influencers to grow brand awareness.

This is a remote internship you can conduct from home. Click here to view the in-country version of this internship if you would prefer to intern abroad in Italy.

Conducting a virtual internship in communications and digital marketing is a great way to develop your skills and knowledge in the industry, and participating remotely allows you to gain professional international experience without having to leave home.

On this Communications & Digital Marketing internship, your placement in Italy is customized to suit your skills and interests within this broad industry. Interns can be placed in marketing agencies, PR companies or NGOs that support a wide range of communities across Italy. You’ll gain hands-on experience designing and delivering marketing campaigns that support business and growth objectives in a range of ways.

The exact nature of your internship duties will vary based on the needs of your placement, which can include working in fashion, food, travel and non-profit industries. Your tasks can include (but are not limited to):

  • Editing and creating videos for websites and social media
  • Researching product and business development opportunities
  • Writing content for marketing campaigns, websites and social media
  • Media liaison and public relations
  • Conducting and promoting crowdfunding campaigns
  • Finding and implementing influencer relationships
  • Participating in virtual fairs or client meetings

As a remote intern, you’ll work to an agreed schedule and be in regular contact with your local supervisor through emails and online meetings.

This internship is conducted in English. However, interns with Italian language abilities will have the opportunity to practice these.

Career Benefits

Communications & Digital Marketing interns learn from a qualified and experienced supervisor, and can be involved in:
  • Creating engaging blogs, social media posts and videos that raise awareness and brand recognition

  • Developing and implementing growth strategies

  • Contributing to ongoing marketing projects that support business objectives

  • Writing press releases and arranging media opportunities

  • Conducting fundraisers through online and traditional platforms

  • Utilizing influencer marketing opportunities in new and existing markets

Professional development opportunities:
  • Hone content creation, writing and video editing skills

  • Learn about digital marketing strategies, tools and campaigns

  • Understand how to engage audiences with original content on a range of platforms

  • Build communication skills as a remote intern from home

  • Build your professional network of colleagues and partners

  • Understand how to pitch story opportunities to media

  • Gain practical skills and boost your employability, with guidance from Intern Abroad HQ’s Experiential Learning Curriculum to support your learning and cultural intelligence.

”During my remote Communications & Digital Marketing internship, I was tasked with creating blog posts about Italian travel tips, tours, history, culture and more for a touring company. The marketing skills I have picked up will go a long way when applying for jobs in future.”

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Program fees

It’s free to apply for this internship. Once we have reviewed your suitability and accepted you onto this program, you’ll need to pay a deposit of US$449 to confirm your place. The remaining balance of your Program Fee (less your initial US$449 deposit payment) will be due within 7 days of being assigned a placement.

Duration
Program Fee (USD)
100 hours (3 weeks full time, or 5 weeks part time) $948
250 hours (8 weeks full time, or 12 weeks part time) $1,348
350 hours (13 weeks full time, or 17 weeks part time) $1,648
  • Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
  • Sourcing and securing your internship placement
  • Personalization of your internship plan
  • Orientation and coaching with your supervisor
  • Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
  • Academic credit facilitation
  • International reference letter
  • Certificate of Internship Completion
  • A deposit of $449 USD is required to secure your internship
  • Balance of your Program Fee is due within 7 days of being assigned a placement.
  • All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
  • International wire transfer payments attract a minimum fee of $75 USD.
  • Terms and Conditions apply.