Marketing Intern - Summer 2026

Description

The Marketing Intern will support MLG Capital’s in-house marketing team across digital strategy, content development, events (internal + external), and marketing analytics (CRM, performance analytics, Semrush, social media). This role offers hands-on exposure to institutional real estate marketing, investor communications, and brand management within a fast-moving, data-driven organization. 

The intern will work closely with the Marketing Director and Digital Marketing Manager, contributing to real projects tied to capital raising, investor relations, corporate branding, and internal culture initiatives. This position is ideal for a student interested in both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing, with hands-on exposure across real estate, analytics, and event management. 

This internship emphasizes execution, learning by doing, and exposure to senior leadership, with opportunities to build a strong professional portfolio. 

About MLG Capital 

MLG Capital is a private real estate investment manager founded in 1987, focused on delivering long-term, tax-efficient, risk-adjusted returns through diversified real estate investment strategies across the United States. As an SEC-registered investment adviser (RIA), MLG operates in a highly regulated environment and partners closely with investors, advisors, and internal teams to support capital formation, investor communications, and brand management. Interns at MLG Capital gain hands-on exposure to institutional marketing within a professional, compliance-driven organization. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Digital & Content Marketing 

• Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns across digital channels 
• Assist with creating and scheduling social media content (primarily LinkedIn and Instagram) 
• Draft copy for social posts, emails, blogs, announcements, and internal communications 
• Help update website content, landing pages, and other digital assets 

Analytics & Reporting 

• Assist with tracking and reporting on marketing performance and engagement 
• Help prepare quarterly and ad-hoc reports using existing templates and tools 
• Maintain organized records of marketing activity, performance, and assets 

Events & Brand Support 

• Support the planning and execution of internal and external events, including investor and client-specific events, team conferences, travel-based events, and corporate office initiatives. 
• Assist with event logistics including calendars, invitations, signage, materials, and on-site support 
• Help update internal office branding elements such as digital signage and displays 

Marketing Operations 

• Help manage the marketing calendar and project timelines 
• Assist with updating marketing materials, property summaries, and deal highlights 
• Support data organization and cleanup for marketing and communications use 
• Provide general administrative and project support to the marketing team 

Learning & Cross-Functional Exposure 

• Participate in marketing team meetings and planning sessions 
• Gain hands-on exposure to marketing execution within an SEC-regulated, Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) environment, including adherence to compliance rules, review processes, and regulatory standards 
• Collaborate with teams across capital markets, investor relations, asset management, and operations 

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Strong communication, creative and business writing skills 
• Strong sense of self-motivation and direction; the ability to work independently and seek out projects 
• Interest in Marketing roles, specifically withing Finance, Alternative Investments, Real Estate along with emphasis on analytics 
• Excellent attention to detail  
• Experience with Canva, Microsoft Office, and AI (specifically Copilot) 
• Significant familiarity with social media platforms, (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook) 
• Familiarity with Google Analytics and Google Ads 
• Exposure to CRM, marketing automation, analytics, and digital marketing tools (including Salesforce, Pardot, Google Analytics, Power BI, SEMrush, Hotjar, WordPress/Divi, and Hootsuite) is a plus but not required. 
• Good judgment, ethical, and professional 
• Ability to work successfully both as part of a team and in an independent manner 
• Ability to work well under tight timelines  
• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree marketing, or related field  

Reporting Relationship: Interns will report to the Marketing Director. Due to the relatively small size of the MLG Capital team, interns will have exposure to multiple lines of business, and the key VPs, Principals, and President. 

Education Requirements:
To be considered for the Marketing Internship, applicants must meet the following criteria--

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Marketing, Communications, Business, Analytics, or related field. Candidates should be at least a sophomore entering their junior year, with a demonstrated interest in marketing within finance, alternative investments, real estate, or marketing analytics. 

• Resume must include expected graduation month and year. 

Experience:   

Candidates must have at least six months of relevant classroom experience in marketing or real estate and demonstrate strong academic performance. Students who are at least a sophomore entering their junior year with an interest in finance, alternative investments, real estate, or marketing analytics are encouraged to apply. Previous marketing or real estate experience is helpful but not required. 

Additional Notes: 

Physical Requirements: Ability to operate office machinery; including but not limited to: telephone, computer, copy machine, fax machine, printer, and mobile phone. Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 4 hours) and use a computer for up to 8 hours per day. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds on an occasional basis.  

Working Conditions: Open office workstation environment, quiet to moderate noise levels. 

Schedule Requirements:  This position will be available from the end of May 2026 through mid August 2026 and will require 35-40 hours per week.

SEC Compliance: As MLG has a subsidiary Registered Investment Adviser, many employees are subject to SEC-mandated compliance requirements. As part of these requirements, employees must disclose personal brokerage accounts and financial holdings, for themselves and any household members whose investment activities they influence. 

This information is collected solely for regulatory compliance and conflict of interest monitoring. All disclosures are handled with strict confidentiality and are accessible only to the Chief Compliance Officer and designated compliance personnel when a business or SEC related need arises  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a “reasonable accommodation” will be made for an individual with a known physical or mental limitation unless it would require an action of significant difficult causing undue hardship. 

This document covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.