NOW HIRING INTERNS
Marketing
Analyst Intern
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
The mission
The Marketing Analyst Intern at SA Media works directly with the strategy and performance teams to gather, interpret, and present data that shapes real client decisions. You will be producing reports, conducting research, and contributing to the analytical foundation of live campaigns from your first week.
Your success will be measured by the accuracy, clarity, and usefulness of the analysis you produce. This is a role for a student who is naturally curious about data, precise under pressure, and wants to understand how marketing decisions are made and measured at a professional level.
WHAT YOU GET
What this internship actually gives you
Real Client Data
You will work with live campaign data from real client accounts, not simulated case studies.
Senior Mentorship
Receive direct guidance from senior strategists and marketing leads on your analytical work and development.
Analytical Toolkit
Build practical proficiency in the analytics platforms, reporting frameworks, and research methods used by professional marketing teams.
AI-Native Skills
Learn how to integrate AI tools into your research and reporting workflow to increase speed, depth, and quality of output.
Flexible Remote Work
Work remotely with a schedule designed to fit around your academic commitments at a minimum of 16 hours per week.
Conversion Potential
Strong performers are considered for full-time and contract roles. Your internship is an extended audition.
THE ROLE
What you will do
Support the performance marketing team by gathering, organising, and analysing data from live campaigns across paid media, organic social, email, and SEO channels.
Build and maintain weekly and monthly performance reports for client accounts, translating raw data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support client strategy, identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities across relevant industries and markets.
Assist in setting up and maintaining campaign tracking across Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, and other platform dashboards to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
Contribute to audience research by analysing customer behaviour, segmentation data, and platform insights to inform targeting and messaging decisions.
Support the development of client-facing presentations by preparing data visualisations, benchmarks, and commentary that communicate performance clearly and compellingly.
Assist in documenting campaign learnings, testing results, and strategic recommendations in a format the wider team can act on.
Research and evaluate marketing tools, attribution models, and analytics platforms to help the team stay informed on best practices.
Collaborate with the content and paid media teams to align analytical findings with creative and strategic decisions.
Contribute to internal SA Media reporting on company-wide marketing performance and growth benchmarks.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate
A university student with a strong analytical foundation and genuine interest in marketing. You do not need to have worked in marketing before but you must be able to demonstrate you can think clearly with data.
Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college program in marketing, business, economics, statistics, or a related field
Strong analytical mindset with comfort working with numbers, spreadsheets, and data sets
Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data organisation, basic formulas, and reporting
Clear written communication skills with the ability to summarise data findings for non-technical audiences
Detail-oriented and precise, with a low tolerance for errors in reporting and data handling
Self-directed and able to manage research tasks with minimal day-to-day supervision
Genuinely curious about how marketing data translates into business decisions and client outcomes
Available for a minimum of 16 hours per week during the internship period
NICE TO HAVE
Bonus experience
Familiarity with Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, or any major paid media dashboard.
Basic understanding of digital marketing channels including paid social, SEO, email, and content marketing.
Experience with data visualisation tools such as Google Looker Studio, Tableau, or similar platforms.
Exposure to CRM platforms such as HubSpot or Salesforce at any level.
Prior experience producing research reports, market analyses, or data summaries in an academic or professional context.
WHY SA MEDIA
Why intern with us
Work with live campaign data across real estate, fintech, hospitality, luxury, and technology sectors
Build practical analytical skills that go far beyond what university coursework teaches
Learn directly from senior marketing professionals in a global media firm environment
Develop proficiency in the tools and platforms that drive real marketing decisions
Flexible remote structure designed to work alongside your university schedule
Clear pathway to extended contracts and full-time roles for high performers
FAQ
Your questions, answered
Is this internship fully remote?
Yes. This is a fully remote internship open to students globally. You will need consistent internet access, availability for scheduled team check-ins, and the ability to deliver work on agreed timelines.
Is this internship paid?
Compensation is discussed during the interview process and depends on your availability, the scope of your contributions, and where you are in your program. We believe students producing real work deserve to be recognised for it.
Do I need prior marketing experience?
No prior marketing experience is required. Strong academic performance in a related field, proven analytical ability, and a clear understanding of how data informs decisions are more important than job titles.
What tools will I learn to use?
You will gain hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, Google Sheets, and reporting tools such as Looker Studio. The specific toolkit depends on the projects you are assigned to.
How many hours per week is required?
A minimum of 16 hours per week. We structure this flexibly to accommodate your class schedule and exam periods wherever possible.
Will I have direct access to senior team members?
Yes. SA Media is a firm where leadership is accessible. You will receive direct feedback and mentorship from experienced marketers and strategists, not just peer supervision.
Can this lead to a full-time role?
Yes. We hire from within wherever possible and strong interns are regularly considered for extended contracts and full-time positions. Your performance throughout the internship is evaluated accordingly.
How do I apply?
Send your resume and a short note on your analytical background and interest in marketing to internships@samedia.io with the subject line: Internship Application: Marketing Analyst Intern. We review every application personally.
APPLY NOW
Ready to build something
real?
Send your resume and a brief note on your analytical background to our internship inbox. Include the subject line: Internship Application: Marketing Analyst Intern. We review every application personally.
Questions? Email us at internships@samedia.io