The marketing intern marketplace
Hire vetted marketing interns, matched to your business.
Acadium matches startups and small businesses with vetted marketing interns, and gives students the real experience and mentorship that lead to full-time jobs.
Not sure where to start? Book a quick call and we will point you the right way.
Vetted talent
Every intern is verified by our matching team
3-month apprenticeships
10 hours a week with structured mentorship
From $5 an hour
Effective cost on the annual plan
Free rematch
Not the right fit? We match you again at no cost
Choose your path
Two paths. One easy start.
For businesses
Get marketing help, handpicked for you
- We start finding your match within hours of your request
- Hire your intern afterwards with no finder’s fee
- Plans from $997 for a 3-month apprenticeship
For interns
Get the experience that gets you hired
- Work with a vetted mentor for 3 months, 100% remote
- Always free for students
- Earn an accredited certificate for your LinkedIn and CV
How it works
From sign-up to real work in three steps
1
Create your account
Businesses describe the marketing help they need. Interns build a profile and choose the skills they want to grow.
2
Get matched
Our matching team hand-picks the right fit, and we start looking within hours of your request.
3
Start the apprenticeship
Three months, about 10 hours a week of real marketing work, with 1 to 2 hours of mentorship from the business.
Skills
Marketing help across every channel
Social Media
SEO
Content Marketing
Paid Advertising
Email Marketing
Websites
Graphic Design
Video
Analytics
Public Relations
Influencers
Marketing Automation
Free courses
Learn marketing for free, then put it to work
20 free courses with real-world examples in every lesson, a free downloadable takeaway in every course, and a certificate and LinkedIn badge for passing the final exam.
Free course
Digital Marketing
The foundation: how small businesses work and how marketing plans and campaigns come together.
2 modules · 15 lessons
Free course
Social Media Marketing
Set up profiles, publish posts and grow an audience on the platforms that matter.
9 modules · 43 lessons
Free course
Soft Skills
Complete this program to discover how to succeed as an Acadium marketer.
3 modules · 15 lessons
Real results
Trusted by businesses and interns
I love Acadium! I’ve had great success with very bright, assertive apprentices who have helped me achieve some amazing goals for myself and my clients. My freelancers are exclusively hired through Acadium now.
Marci Bryant
Acadium Mentor
I have found an incredible apprenticeship from which I have learned a lot and gained a lot of confidence. I loved my mentor, he was always there for me, super helpful and happy to help and give me guidance.
Emilie Hartung
Acadium Apprentice
Life is amazing! I love my job and feel confident that my professional career is finally taking off. Joining Acadium Plus is one of the best decisions that I’ve made.
Yauheniya Villarreal
Acadium Plus Graduate
Pricing
Simple pricing for businesses
Interns are always free to join. Businesses choose a plan that fits.
Quarterly
$997
per 3 months, billed in USD
- 1 marketing intern for a 3-month apprenticeship
- About 120 hours of work
- Matching team and human support
- Effective cost: about $8 an hour
Best value · 37% off
Annual
$2,497
per year, billed in USD
- 4 marketing interns, each for a 3-month apprenticeship
- About 480 hours of work
- Start each one whenever you like, even overlapping
- Effective cost: about $5 an hour
Done For You
Custom quote
Marketing services handled for you
- Our team runs your marketing so you do not have to
- Scoped around your goals and budget
- Talk to a specialist to get a plan and a quote
Quick answers
Questions? We have answers.
How does matching work?
Create a business profile, choose a plan, and tell us what marketing work you need done, the skills you want and where your intern is based. Our matching team then hand-selects candidates who fit.
What if my intern is not a good fit?
You can request a new match at any time. Contact us at any time through the contact form.
Can I hire my intern after the apprenticeship?
Yes. After the 3 months you can hire them full-time, part-time or on contract, and Acadium charges no finder’s fee.
Is it free for interns?
Yes. Joining Acadium as an intern is always free, and the apprenticeship is 100% remote.
Ready to get started?
Businesses get matched with vetted marketing interns. Interns get real experience and a mentor. Pick your path and get started in minutes.