WordPress and Digital Marketing Intern With potential employment

We are a medical communications agency with two (potentially three) websites. We’re looking for a motivated WordPress Intern to help manage content, updates, images, and corrections across our sites, plus create landing pages and basic email templates. This is a paid internship starting at $20/hour, with potential for growth and a longer-term position. Local candidates in Long Branch, New Jersey, are preferred, with a minimum in-person requirement of 1–2 days per week. Applicants should preview our sites before applying and submit a cover letter. This role can start as soon as possible.

Website previews:
 www.thedermatologyauthority.com
 www.ClubDerm.com

Role & Responsibilities
 Add and update content on our WordPress websites (text, images, embeds, and media).
 Upload and organize media, ensure accessibility and SEO basics.
 Implement small website updates and fixes, troubleshoot issues, and test changes.
 Create simple landing pages for campaigns and events.
 Build basic email templates and campaigns (via Mailchimp or equivalent) and coordinate with the team on content.
 Assist with keeping two websites aligned in style, structure, and messaging.
 Maintain documentation of changes and workflows for continuity.

Requirements
 WordPress experience (core familiarity with dashboards, posts/pages, themes, plugins, widgets, and media library).
 Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS; comfort with WYSIWYG editors and page builders is a plus.
 Experience updating content, adding images, and managing media.
 Familiarity with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp or similar) is highly desirable.
 Strong attention to detail, proofreading, and quality control.
 Excellent communication and ability to work collaboratively with editors and designers.
 Availability to work in-person in Long Branch, NJ for at least 1–2 days per week (with potential for longer-term remote days as needed).

Nice-to-Haves
 Experience with CRM systems or customer databases.
 Basic SEO basics (meta titles, descriptions, alt text).
 Knowledge of accessibility best practices.

What We Offer
 Paid internship starting at $20/hour, with potential for raises based on performance.
 Flexible, learning-oriented internship with real-world projects.
 Mentorship from the content and digital teams.
 Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across WordPress, landing page creation, and email marketing.
 Potential for a longer-term position.

Ideal Applicant
 Local to Long Branch, NJ, or able to commute to the office 1–2 days per week.
 Self-starter who can manage tasks with some supervision.
 Eager to learn, handle multiple sites, and contribute to campaigns.
 Available for a defined internship period with the possibility of extension.
 Ability to start as soon as possible and provide a cover letter along with relevant project highlights or a portfolio.

How to apply:
Please submit a cover letter detailing why you’re a good fit, plus links or attachments to any relevant WordPress projects, landing pages, or email templates.
Include a brief note on your availability to start and your expected start date.

If you’re excited to contribute to medical communications and have WordPress chops (with Mailchimp/CRM experience a bonus), we’d love to hear from you.