Social Media & Marketing Intern

Social Media & Marketing Intern – Business Development (Spring or Summer Semester)

Hours : 29 hours / week | Monday–Thursday, 8 : 00 AM–3 : 30 PM (4 days / week)

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for luxury design, digital media, and brand engagement?

McDugald Steele, a leading landscape architecture and design firm, is seeking a Social Media & Marketing Intern that is a current student looking to join our Business Development team for one incredible semester! This is a hands-on opportunity to build your portfolio and gain real-world experience in luxury brand marketing, social media strategy, and digital content creation.

What You’ll Do :

Create & Curate Content : Develop engaging posts for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more.

Capture Visuals : Photograph and film ongoing and completed projects for marketing use.

Write & Design : Craft compelling captions and visuals using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.

Support Digital Marketing : Assist with SEO, blog posts, newsletters, and organizing media assets.

Engage Online : Monitor and respond to social media interactions; grow our digital community.

Event Support : Help plan and execute company events and community initiatives.

Who You Are :

A current student or recent graduate in Marketing, Communications, PR, or a related field.

Skilled in writing with a polished, professional tone.

Proficient in Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn (TikTok is a plus!).

Experienced with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.

Comfortable with outdoor photography / videography.

Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

Bonus : Interest in luxury design, landscape architecture, or horticulture.

Who We Are :

McDugald Steele is Houston’s leading landscape architecture firm, specializing in high-end residential garden design, outdoor construction, and garden management. For over 50 years, we’ve been creating, constructing, and managing extraordinary landscapes that blend timeless luxury with sustainable beauty. Our team of licensed landscape architects and certified contractors work collaboratively to deliver exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service to clients across Houston’s most prestigious neighborhoods. We don’t just build gardens—we create immersive outdoor experiences that elevate homes and enrich lives.

What We Offer :

As an intern, you’ll gain :

Hands-on experience in luxury brand marketing and digital storytelling.

Exposure to high-end design projects and creative collaboration with seasoned professionals.

Access to tools and platforms including our photo and public drives, social media accounts, and marketing dashboard.

Opportunities to contribute to real campaigns, events, and content that reflect our brand’s elegance and innovation.

This is a paid internship.

A current student in Marketing, Communications, PR, or a related field.

Skilled in writing with a polished, professional tone.

Proficient in Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn (TikTok is a plus!).

Experienced with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.

Comfortable with outdoor photography / videography.

Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

Bonus : Interest in luxury design, landscape architecture, or horticulture.