Digital Strategy Associate Early Remote Internship
Digital Strategy Associate Intern
Work out how a campaign gets planned before anyone writes a word of it, research, positioning, messaging, brief.

Duration
6 weeks
Time commitment
8–10 hours a week
Format
Internship · Remote
Fee
Free to apply
Scholarship
$1,000
Apply by
1 Sep 2026
Work as a Digital Strategy Intern on how campaigns are planned before any content gets made, research, positioning, frameworks and briefs for Excelerate or an assigned partner brand.
What you'll do
- Conduct brand, competitor and audience research using structured analytical frameworks
- Develop content strategies and messaging frameworks aligned with business goals
- Perform strategic analyzes using tools such as SWOT and prioritization frameworks
- Create production-ready creative briefs for social media and paid advertising campaigns
- Refine strategies based on feedback and present actionable recommendations to stakeholders
- Build a visual summary of your strategy and showcase the work in a portfolio
Ideal if you're heading toward digital strategy, brand management, marketing research or strategic planning.
351 learner responses
- Rated 8 or above
- 89.7%
- Added a lot to my skills
- 91.5%
- Will use these skills elsewhere
- 97.7%
“My favorite aspects of this internship revolved around the hands-on experience I gained in crafting and implementing digital marketing strategies.”
“My favorite aspects of this internship were the opportunities to work on meaningful projects that directly impacted the company's goals. I particularly enjoyed collaborating with the team and learning from their expertise.”
“One of my favorite parts of the internship was working on real-world projects. I especially enjoyed collaborating with the team and getting feedback from the mentors and associates, which helped me improve.”
“My favorite part of the internship was working on real-world projects that improved my skills and confidence. I especially enjoyed collaborating with a diverse team and learning from their perspectives.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the Digital Marketing internship?+
Digital Marketing is about making the assets. Digital Strategy is about deciding what should be made and why, audience research, competitive analysis, messaging frameworks, and the creative brief that the marketing team then executes against.
What will I have to show at the end?+
Production-ready creative briefs for social and paid campaigns, backed by brand, competitor and audience research, plus a visual summary of the strategy for your portfolio.
How does the scholarship actually work?+
The scholarship is a tuition award, not a cash payment. If you earn it, it is redeemable against the cost of study at the sponsoring partner university. It is not transferable to another institution and it is not paid out to you directly.
We say this plainly because it is the single thing learners most often misunderstand. If a cash payment is what you're looking for, this program won't provide it, but it is free to take part in either way.
What actually happens in the first week?+
Day one you're placed in a team and given the brief, the materials and a named mentor. By the end of week one you'll have agreed how your team works together and produced your first deliverable. You'll know what's expected of you, and when, before you start.
My teammates will be in other time zones. How does that work?+
Teams are grouped into compatible time zones wherever numbers allow, and the work is built to be done asynchronously, shared documents, recorded updates, and a small number of live checkpoints scheduled with your team.
Most learners tell us the global team was the best part. It's also the part that needs the most coordination, so we plan for it rather than leaving it to chance.
Do I need experience to apply?+
No. These are entry points, not tests, the tools are taught as part of the program. Around a quarter of learners tell us they used a tool for the first time here.
Is it really free?+
Yes. No application fee, no participation fee, and no charge for your certificate or badge. Programs are funded by the sponsoring university or partner organization.
Is this paid work, and does it lead to a job?+
It isn't paid employment and it doesn't guarantee a job. What it produces is a portfolio piece and a Skills Track Record, evidence of what you did, assessed through your work and your team's feedback, that you can show any employer.
Can I take more than one?+
Yes, and many people do, around one in ten learners come back for a second. Trainee level is the usual starting point, with Associate level as the step up.
What do I get at the end?+
A verified digital badge, a certificate of completion, and a Skills Track Record listing the capabilities you demonstrated. Associate-level programs also carry a letter of recommendation.
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