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The Down Market/United by Design: Creative Marketing & Operations Intern

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San Antonio, Texas

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SKILLS
Adobe Product Family, Alliance/Partner Management, Blog, Brand Marketing (Branding), Campaigns, Content Development, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Ecosystems, Email Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Online Marketing, Operational Communications, Operational Support, Operations Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Social Media, Storytelling, Time Management, User Experience Design (UXD), Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Antonio, Texas
POSTED
18 days ago
PROGRAM OVERVIEW<\/span>The Down Market and United By Design (UXD Murals) are collaborating to<\/span>offer a high -impact, real -world internship experience for students<\/span>interested in marketing, communications, operations, and creative<\/span>entrepreneurship.<\/span>This internship is designed for students who want to learn how creative<\/span>brands actually operate — from storytelling and digital strategy to<\/span>experiential marketing, public art activation, and community engagement.<\/span>Interns will gain hands -on experience working within:<\/span>A creative media & innovation platfor<\/span>m (The Down Market)<\/span>A public art & placemaking studio (United By Design)<\/span>A<\/span> growing ecosystem of founders, artists, developers, and civic leaders<\/span>cultivated over the past 8 years<\/span>POSITION DESCRIPTION<\/span>Th<\/span>e Creative Marketing & Operations Intern will support both organizations<\/span>across communications, project coordination, and behind -the -scenes<\/span>marketing efforts.<\/span>This role blends:<\/span>Digital marketing<\/span>Content creation<\/span>Public art documentation<\/span>Event & experiential support<\/span>Operational organization<\/span>Network engagement<\/span>You will help streng<\/span>then the systems that support creative work — not just<\/span>promote it.<\/span>PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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The Down Market and United By Design (UXD Murals) are collaborating to offer a high -impact, real -world internship experience for students
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interested in marketing, communications, operations, and creative entrepreneurship. This internship is designed for students who want to learn how creative brands actually operate — from storytelling and digital strategy to experiential marketing, public art activation, and community engagement.
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Interns will gain hands -on experience working within:
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  • A creative media & innovation platform (The Down Market)
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  • A public art & placemaking studio (United By Design)
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  • A growing ecosystem of founders, artists, developers, and civic leaders cultivated over the past 8 years
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    POSITION DESCRIPTION
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    The Creative Marketing & Operations Intern will support both organizations across communications, project coordination, and behind -the -scenes
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    marketing efforts.
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    This role blends:
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    • Digital marketing
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    • Content creation
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    • Public art documentation
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    • Event & experiential support
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    • Operational organization
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    • Network engagement
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      You will help strengthen the systems that support creative work — not just promote it.
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      PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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      1. Marketing & Content Creation
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      • Assist in executing social media and storytelling strategies
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      • Create behind -the -scenes content (short -form video, photo sets, captions)
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      • Support blog posts, digital magazine features, and case studies
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      • Assist with email marketing drafts and community updates
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      • Document mural projects, creative events, and activations
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        2. Communications & Public Art Support (UXD Murals Focus)
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        • Assist with external communications for mural installations
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        • Draft recap posts and public -facing updates
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        • Support storytelling around placemaking initiatives
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        • Help maintain brand consistency across platforms
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        • Assist with partner communications when needed
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          3. Operations & Organizational Support (Shared)
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          • Support task tracking and workflow coordination
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          • Organize digital assets and content archives
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          • Assist with production timelines and campaign calendars
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          • Maintain documentation of partnerships and projects
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          • Help streamline communication between teams
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            4. Experiential & Event Support (The Down Market Focus)
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            • Assist with event preparation and on -site execution
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            • Capture content during activations
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            • Support production checklists and logistics
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            • Engage with founders, artists, and partners during events
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            • Learn how creative infrastructure and community ecosystems operate
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              WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
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              • Currently enrolled in Marketing, Communications, Business, Media, Design, or related field
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              • Strong organizational and time management skills
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              • Excellent written and verbal communication
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              • Comfortable with Canva, Adobe Suite, CapCut, or similar tools
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              • Detail -oriented and proactive
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              • Able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast -paced environment
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              • Interested in public art, creative entrepreneurship, innovation, and culture
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                Skills you'll gain:<\/b><\/div>
                • Digital marketing strategy
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                • Experiential marketing execution
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                • Public art communications
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                • Creative operations management
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                • Professional networking in San Antonio’s innovation ecosystem
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                • Community -centered brand development
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                  ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS
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                  The Down Market
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                  A creative innovation platform focused on storytelling, strategy, and building
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                  infrastructure for creatives, founders, and cultural leaders.
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                  United By Design (UXD Murals)
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                  A global creative studio + agency making memorable experiential art,
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                  transforming spaces through mural installations, cultural storytelling, and
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                  community engagement.
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                  Requirements<\/h3>
                  Contact:
                  Ja'el Thompson: jael@thedownmarket.com<\/div>

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