Social Media Marketing Intern

Social Media Marketing Intern

Company: Purple Ink Marketing Management LLC

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment type: Internship

Working arrangement: Hybrid

Duration: 2 months

About PurpleInk

PurpleInk is a Dubai-based marketing consultancy supporting businesses with practical, hands-on marketing expertise. Much of our work is focused on aviation, technology, professional services, and B2B brands.

This internship is an opportunity to work directly with the core team of PurpleInk and gain experience across real client accounts, not simulated projects.

About the role

We are looking for a creative, organised, and curious Social Media Marketing Intern to support content creation and day-to-day social media activities.

The role will focus primarily on LinkedIn/Instagram/TikTok, with opportunities to contribute to other marketing channels and formats. You will help turn ideas, industry insights, and client updates into content that is clear, relevant, and worth reading.

What you will do

• Research content ideas, industry topics, trends, and relevant news
• Support the development of monthly social media content calendars
• Draft captions and short-form content, primarily for LinkedIn
• Create and adapt social media visuals using Canva
• Support the creation and editing of short-form video content
• Schedule and publish approved content
• Assist with community management, including monitoring comments and engagement
• Track basic performance metrics and help prepare monthly reports
• Organise content, visuals, references, and client assets
• Support other digital marketing activities when needed
  

What we are looking for

• A current student, recent graduate, or early-career candidate in marketing, communications, media, business, or a related field
• Strong written and spoken English
• A genuine interest in social media and content marketing
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and an understanding of what makes professional content engaging
• Canva/Figma skills and a good eye for clean, consistent design
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisation and time-management skills
• The ability to follow a brief, accept feedback, and meet deadlines
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
  

Nice to have

• Experience with video-editing tool
• Familiarity with social media scheduling or analytics tools
• An interest in aviation, technology, or B2B marketing
• Arabic or French language skills
• Previous internship, freelance, university, or personal content-creation experience

A large following is not required. A small portfolio, university project, personal page, or a few examples showing how you think and create are welcome.

What you will gain

• Hands-on experience working on real brands and client projects
• Direct mentoring from the founder of PurpleInk
• Practical experience in content planning, copywriting, design, publishing, and reporting
• Exposure to B2B marketing and specialised industries
• Portfolio-ready work and a clearer understanding of how social media marketing works in practice
  

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a short note explaining why you are interested in the role.

• If available, include examples of social media content, Canva designs, videos, university projects, or personal work. You may also share one LinkedIn post or brand account you like and briefly explain why you think it works.