Brand Marketing Intern

Job Description :
Dope Runners is a growing apparel brand built on progress, resilience, discipline, and momentum. Our message is simple: No finish line.

We are looking for a Brand Marketing Intern who wants real hands-on experience helping build a brand from the ground up. This opportunity is for someone creative, dependable, organized, and hungry to learn. You will work directly with the brand and gain real-world experience in marketing, content, outreach, and day-to-day brand growth.

This is not a busy-work internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social media content ideas and content planning
• Help capture behind-the-scenes content for the brand
• Support marketing campaigns and product drop preparation
• Research local events, pop-ups, and partnership opportunities
• Assist with outreach to stores, creators, and collaborators
• Help organize marketing materials, product information, and campaign ideas
• Support day-to-day task tied to business growth and brand visibility

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of social media management and digital marketing platforms
• Knowledge of product management processes and branding principles
• Excellent analysis skills with the ability to interpret market research data
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for content creation
• Effective communication skills for public relations activities and team collaboration
• Basic budgeting skills to assist in campaign planning and resource allocation. This paid internship is designed to provide valuable industry exposure while fostering your creative talents and strategic thinking abilities. Join us to kick-start your career in brand marketing—where your ideas can make a real impact!
• Able to take direction while also bringing ideas to the table
• Local to Raleigh Durham or surrounding areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating content for social media
• Basic photo or video editing skills
• Interest in streetwear, apparel, branding or start up culture.

To Apply:

Please send the following with your application:

• A short paragraph about who you are
• Why you are interested in this internship
• Any relevant social media, portfolio, or past work
• Your general availability

Work Location: In person/ Hybrid preferred

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27612