Digital Marketing & Social Media Intern
DS Plastic Innovations Sdn. Bhd.
Location: Bukit Mertajam, Penang
Job Type: Internship | Full-Time | On-Site
Duration: 6 Months
Allowance: RM1,500 – RM1,700 per month
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible
Job Summary
We are looking for a Digital Marketing & Social Media Intern who is interested in gaining practical experience in social media, content marketing, ecommerce and product promotion.
You will support real marketing activities involving content planning, social-media management, product campaigns, market research and basic performance analysis while working with our Graphic Design, Ecommerce and Data teams.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and preparing content for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other relevant digital channels.
- Assist with social-media posting, content calendars, captions and basic community engagement.
- Support marketing and promotion of selected best-selling, priority and new products.
- Research social-media trends, competitors, customer interests and new content opportunities.
- Contribute ideas for product marketing, brand awareness and audience engagement.
- Coordinate with Graphic Design, Ecommerce and Data teams to support campaigns.
- Review basic content and campaign performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with other related digital marketing, social-media and brand-awareness activities.
- Use approved AI tools, including ChatGPT, responsibly for research, brainstorming and first drafts.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Digital Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communication, Media & Communication, Ecommerce, Digital Business, Business Administration (Marketing), Creative Multimedia, Broadcasting, Video Production, Graphic Design or a related discipline.
- Students from other fields may be considered if they demonstrate relevant experience or strong interest in marketing.
- Minimum CGPA 2.80; CGPA 3.00 or above preferred.
- Genuine interest in digital marketing, social media, ecommerce and customer behaviour.
- Familiar with TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and current social-media formats.
- Basic ability to prepare captions, promotional messages and content ideas.
- Basic Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets knowledge.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Responsible, willing to learn and able to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required.
- Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage.
Added Advantages
- Canva, CapCut, Adobe or other creative-tool skills.
- Graphic design, photography or video-editing skills.
- Livestream or on-camera experience.
- Basic knowledge of digital advertising platforms.
- Basic understanding of marketing metrics.
- Previous university, personal, club or small-business social-media projects.
Previous professional working experience is not required. Relevant projects and portfolios are welcome.
What We Offer
- RM1,500 – RM1,700 monthly allowance.
- Hands-on experience in digital marketing, social media and ecommerce.
- Opportunity to participate in actual marketing campaigns.
- Exposure to platforms such as Shopee, TikTok Shop and Lazada.
- Collaboration with Ecommerce, Graphic Design and Data teams.
- Practical experience using AI-assisted marketing workflows.
- Opportunity to build a practical marketing portfolio.
- Performance feedback and learning opportunities.
- Potential opportunity for permanent employment based on performance and business requirements.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Updated resume.
- Current academic transcript.
- Internship period and university requirements.
- Earliest available starting date.
- Portfolio or relevant marketing/social-media work samples, if available.
Email: *************
Pay: RM1,500.00 - RM1,700.00 per month
Work Location: In person