Paid Marketing Internship

Are you a creative marketing student who’s ready to roll up your sleeves and turn classroom lessons into real-world campaigns? Do you want to help grow one of North Carolina’s top-rated, veteran-owned service brands — while building a career that could become full-time after graduation?

Freedom Wildlife Solutions & Pest Control in Clayton, NC is looking for a Marketing Intern who’s passionate about storytelling, branding, and digital strategy. This is a paid, hands-on internship where you’ll gain experience across every major area of modern marketing — from Google Ads to community engagement.

About Us:

Freedom Wildlife Solutions is a veteran-owned and operated wildlife and pest control company proudly serving the Raleigh-Durham area. We’re known for our professionalism, trust, teamwork, and high standards — and we’re the #1-rated wildlife control company in our region.

Marketing is the heartbeat of how we grow and connect with our community. From digital campaigns to local events like the Clayton Harvest Festival, our goal is to tell our story with creativity, consistency, and purpose.

The Role:

As our Marketing Intern, you’ll help manage and execute a variety of marketing initiatives, including:

• Running and optimizing Google Ads, Local Service Ads, and Meta campaigns
• Creating and scheduling social media content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn
• Supporting email marketing and blog content creation for SEO
• Assisting with local SEO and Google Business Profile optimization
• Helping with photo and video content from the field, job sites, and events
• Maintaining brand consistency across uniforms, truck wraps, print, and digital media
• Supporting community events, sponsorships, and local partnerships
• Collaborating with our outsourced marketing partners and Pest Daily business coaching team for professional learning and guidance

You’ll also play a role as a brand ambassador, making sure every photo, post, and design reflects the Freedom standard.

What We’re Looking For:

• A marketing, communications, or business student (junior/senior preferred, but others welcome to apply)
• A creative thinker who loves design, writing, and social storytelling
• Someone who’s organized, dependable, and eager to learn
• Strong communicator with a professional attitude and attention to detail
• Comfortable being on-site in Clayton, NC and occasionally traveling locally for content or events
• Tech-savvy with social platforms and creative tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or video editing apps

What We Offer:

• Paid internship: Hourly pay based on experience and education level
• Flexible schedule: Part-time or full-time, depending on school schedule
• Hands-on marketing experience — no coffee runs, just real campaigns and creative projects
• Mentorship and training from leadership, external marketing teams, and industry experts
• Career growth: Clear path to a full-time, in-house Marketing Coordinator or Marketing Manager role
• Be part of a veteran-owned company that values professionalism, teamwork, education, safety, and growth

Location:

On-site in Smithfield, North Carolina, with local travel for events and photo/video content creation.

Why Join Freedom?

You won’t just be an intern — you’ll be part of a mission-driven team helping homeowners, protecting wildlife, and growing a brand that’s making an impact across North Carolina.

If you’re ready to learn, grow, and build something meaningful, this internship is your launchpad.

Job Type: Internship

Work Location: In person