Marketing Specialist (Full-Time Internship)

Overview
Coco Bay Restaurant is seeking a creative and motivated Marketing Intern to support our digital marketing, community engagement, and promotional initiatives. This position is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in social media marketing, content creation, local business partnerships, and event promotion within the hospitality industry.

This is a full-time internship position based in Thunder Bay, Ontario

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage monthly social media content plans aligned with business goals and seasonal campaigns
• Create and publish digital content including photos, videos, graphics, and captions across social media platforms
• Organize and maintain a structured media library for future marketing use
• Support planning and promotion of annual events, including digital advertising and content campaigns
• Monitor and assist with Google Ads and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) advertising performance
• Update and maintain website content, promotions, and event information
• Liaise with local newspapers or magazines regarding potential print advertising opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses for cross-promotions and community events
• Track marketing analytics and prepare basic performance reports to evaluate campaign effectiveness
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong interest in marketing, social media, and digital content creation
• Familiarity with platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Google Business Profile
• Basic knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar design/video editing tools is an asset
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Photography, videography, or graphic design experience is considered an asset

To apply, please submit your resume and any relevant portfolio or social media work samples.

Pay: From $45,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• If you were hired today, what is one thing you would improve about Coco Bay's social media presence?

Work Location: In person