Marketing Paid Work Placement – Summer 2025

MKTG 6905
Open Closing on April 29, 2025
Schulich School of Business
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Educator
3
Timeline
  • May 5, 2025
    Experience start
  • July 26, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1/10 project matches
Dates set by experience
Payment by employer C$17.20 / hour
Preferred companies
Canada
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Digital marketing Social media marketing Branding & style guides Communications Market research
Skills
seo copywriting social media content management brand alignment social media content creation data analysis business presentations project management critical thinking problem solving brand positioning
Learner goals and capabilities

Master of Marketing (MMKG) learners at the Schulich School of Business are highly skilled in both strategic marketing theory and practical application. They are equipped with analytical, creative, and digital skills that enable them to tackle real-world marketing challenges effectively.


By offering our learners a paid internship, companies will benefit from:

  • Fresh insights & innovative ideas from marketing professionals in training
  • Hands-on execution of marketing strategies with an emphasis on ROI-driven solutions
  • Strong analytical capabilities, including market research and performance measurement
  • Proficiency in digital marketing, content creation, SEO, and social media engagement
  • Critical thinking & problem-solving skills that contribute to strategic decision-making
  • Professionalism & adaptability to diverse industries and marketing roles

Learners

Learners
Graduate
Intermediate, Advanced levels
10 learners
Project
240 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Expected Outcomes (Activities Learners Will Engage In):

  • Marketing Strategy & Execution – Learners will apply academic marketing concepts to real-world projects, assisting businesses in research, campaign planning, and execution.
  • Data-Driven Insights – Through analytics, A/B testing, and performance measurement, learners will assess marketing effectiveness and recommend improvements.
  • Digital & Content Marketing – Learners will create and implement engaging content strategies across multiple platforms.
  • Brand Positioning & Consumer Engagement – Learners will develop and refine brand messaging to align with market trends and consumer behavior.


Deliverables for Employers:

  • Marketing Reports – Data analysis, competitor research, consumer insights, and campaign performance reports (PDF, PowerPoint)
  • Content Strategy Plan – Social media calendar, blog outlines, email marketing strategy (Google Docs, Word, PDF)
  • Campaign Execution & Analytics – Performance reports on paid ads, SEO, email marketing, and social media engagement (Google Sheets, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Marketing Presentations – Final strategic recommendations based on the internship experience (PowerPoint, Google Slides)
  • Workplace Documentation – Learners will maintain weekly activity logs and submit a final reflective report on their contributions and learnings (Word, PDF)
Project timeline
  • May 5, 2025
    Experience start
  • July 26, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Social Media Strategy & Content Creation

  • Develop a 3-month social media content calendar for a brand
  • Design engaging visuals & copy for social platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok)
  • Implement social media advertising campaigns and analyze performance metrics

Market Research & Consumer Insights

  • Conduct surveys & focus groups to understand target customer behavior
  • Perform competitor analysis and trend forecasting in a specific industry
  • Build a customer segmentation strategy based on collected data

Digital Advertising & Performance Marketing

  • Set up and optimize Google Ads, Facebook Ads, or LinkedIn Ads campaigns
  • Analyze and improve email marketing performance through A/B testing
  • Implement SEO strategies to improve website ranking and organic traffic

Brand Positioning & Product Marketing

  • Develop a brand messaging guide to enhance customer engagement
  • Assist in the launch of a new product with marketing collateral & campaign planning
  • Support event marketing efforts by coordinating promotional activities and audience engagement

Public Relations & Media Outreach

  • Draft press releases and build relationships with media contacts
  • Identify influencer partnerships for brand awareness campaigns
  • Develop a PR campaign to enhance a company’s reputation and media presence


Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Text short
    What type of marketing projects or tasks do you need support with during this placement?
  • Q2 - Text short
    What marketing skills or software experience would be most valuable for this role?
  • Q3 - Text short
    Do you have a preferred work schedule for the intern?
  • Q4 - Text short
    What are the key learning outcomes you’d like the intern to achieve during this placement?
  • Q5 - Text short
    What kind of mentorship, training, or onboarding support will you provide to the intern?