My work experience and internship at Constructive Marketing
This summer, I got the chance to work as a Content Creator Intern at Constructive Marketing. It started with a few days of work experience from June 16th to 19th, then officially started with a paid internship from July 2nd to August 28th. The whole experience gave me a look at what marketing’s all about; from strategy and planning to social media and content creation. It also helped me grow a lot, both creatively and professionally.
Previous Experience
I’d just finished my A-levels in Media Studies, Business and History, so this came at the perfect time—right in between finishing school and starting my next chapter with an apprenticeship in insurance. Before this, I’d already had a bit of marketing experience, volunteering with the Worthing Scout and Guide Gang Show’s 2024 production, “Gee it’s a Wonderful Life,” doing photography, social media and content.
Work Experience
Before the internship properly began, I spent a few days with the team in June as work experience to get a feel for how everything worked. It was a great way to ease in and I got to see how content is planned, created, reviewed, and posted.
Internship with a small business
During the internship, most of my time was spent creating content for client social media accounts. One of the main projects I helped with was to help set up the social media accounts and make posts for a new client, Ainsley Building Contractors, with creating other social media posts for businesses such as Wall Bros, Cheesmur and Heaton House, as well as creating branded magnetic signage to go on the side of a van for Sight Support Worthing. While doing this, I used design software to design graphics, edit photos and a scheduling platform to plan and schedule social media posts.
What made it even more interesting was the chance to work on a mix of different businesses. Each one had its own voice and style, so I had to keep adapting my approach. It definitely kept things fresh and pushed me to think more creatively.
The experience and what I learned
One of the biggest takeaways as a content creator intern, was learning that your first draft is rarely your final one. I learned how important feedback is and how to use it to keep improving until the content really hits the mark and the different variables for each platform.
The best part was the variety. No two days were the same, and I loved turning ideas into actual content that matched each brand’s purpose. It was super rewarding to see my posts go live and know I helped shape a company’s online presence.
I’m really grateful to the Constructive Marketing team for being so welcoming and supportive. I learned so much during both the work experience week and the full internship, and I’m really excited to take everything I’ve learned into whatever comes next.