Digital Marketing Assistant; Chinese-Language Market – Summer Student Internship

This is a remote position.

Position Type: Funded Student Internship (May–August Cohort)

Employer Type: Recruitment Agency hiring on behalf of partner employers

Location: Remote / Work from Home

Hours: Approximately 30 hours per month

Wage: $21 per hour

Term: May 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026

⚠️ In order to qualify for this funded internship, a commitment to participate in the position must be submitted by February 23, 2026
, or until the funding quota is exhausted.

We are a recruitment and training agency hiring Digital Marketing Assistants on behalf of our partner employers. These roles support digital marketing initiatives targeting Chinese-speaking audiences and provide hands-on experience across multiple digital platforms.

This position is part of a funded student internship program designed to provide structured industry training. Successful candidates will be placed with partner employers and will participate in an employer-designated industrial training program throughout the employment period. Training program fees will be reimbursed in the form of salary.

This position is remote, and students may work from home with flexible hours.

This position is funded through a student employment program. Applicants must meet the program eligibility criteria, including:

• Be currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution (college or university)

• Be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee/protected status in British Columbia

• Be eligible to participate in a funded internship or training program

• Be willing to enroll in and complete the employer-designated industrial training program during the employment period

• Be able to submit a commitment to participate by February 23, 2026
  , or before funding quota is exhausted

Duties may vary slightly depending on the partner employer, but typically include:

• Create and manage Chinese-language digital marketing content

• Operate and maintain social media accounts, including:

  • WeChat Official Accounts

  • Xiaohongshu (Red Note)

  • Other Chinese digital platforms as required

• Assist with social media campaign planning and execution for Chinese-speaking markets

• Translate and localize marketing materials between English and Chinese

• Support basic website content maintenance and updates (text, images, blog posts, product or service pages)

• Assist with email marketing and online promotions

• Conduct basic market research and track marketing performance metrics

• Provide general digital marketing and administrative support as assigned by partner employers

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary college or university program (Marketing, Business, Communications, Media, or related field preferred)

• Ability to read and write Chinese (Mandarin required; Cantonese an asset)

• Interest in digital marketing and social media platforms

• Strong written communication skills

• Organized, responsible, and eager to learn

• Comfortable using common digital tools (e.g., Canva, Google Workspace, website CMS, social media platforms)

• Paid Internship: Earn $21 per hour while gaining real-world digital marketing experience

• Flexible
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Approximately 30 hours per month with flexible hours that can be arranged around academic commitments

• Remote Work Opportunity: Work from home with virtual supervision and support

• Paid Training & Skill Development: Participation in an employer-designated industrial training program with training fees reimbursed through salary

• Hands-On Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Work directly with partner employers on real marketing projects, including social media and website content management

• Professional Mentorship: Receive guidance and feedback from experienced marketing professionals

• Portfolio-Building Projects: Opportunity to develop a professional digital marketing portfolio (WeChat, Xiaohongshu, website content, campaigns)

• Career Development: Gain practical experience in digital marketing, communications, and online branding

• Supportive Learning Environment: Structured onboarding and ongoing support throughout the internship

• Potential Future Opportunities: Strong performance may lead to future contract or part-time opportunities with partner employers