Marketing Intern

Job Description

Marketing Intern | Porter Law Firm

The Tone:
This is a full-time, paid internship at Porter Law Firm, located in Houston. Established in 2009, Porter Law Firm is a dynamic legal practice specializing in commercial real estate, property owners association law, construction defect litigation, general litigation, and estate planning. The firm prides itself on offering not just legal representation but a strategic partnership, understanding client needs and safeguarding their assets through a client-centric, hands-on approach. This Marketing Intern role offers an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience within a professional services environment. The intern will provide crucial support across a range of marketing functions, learning how strategic marketing initiatives drive business growth and client engagement, contributing directly to strong, lasting client relationships.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Location: Houston, TX

• Team: Collaborates directly with the Marketing Director
• Mission: Support strategic marketing initiatives to drive business growth and client engagement
• Tech Stack: Canva, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Market Research: Conduct comprehensive research into industry trends, competitor activities, and target audience demographics to inform marketing strategy.
• Outreach & Data Compilation: Assist in compiling targeted lists for various outreach initiatives, including potential sponsorships, client engagement, and event invitations.
• Social Media Management: Support the development and planning of the social media content calendar, ensuring timely scheduling and drafting engaging captions with visual assets for LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Content & Podcast Promotion: Draft and meticulously edit various marketing content, such as newsletter articles, email announcements, and website updates, while also promoting the firm’s podcast and monitoring its engagement metrics.
• Event Coordination: Support the planning, coordination, and logistical execution of client events and various event sponsorships, ensuring seamless brand representation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Motivated and creative individual, ideally a pre-graduate or early career professional eager to learn and contribute to a professional services marketing team.
• Experience: Familiarity with major social media platforms and an understanding of content best practices, with a primary focus on LinkedIn. Experience supporting marketing functions and collaborating within a team environment.
• Skills: Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication abilities for crafting clear and compelling marketing messages. Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively. Proactive and professional, comfortable taking initiative and adept at working professionally within an office environment.
• Bonus: Practical experience with design tools such as Canva, and proficiency with productivity software like Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, is considered a significant advantage.