Paid Magazine Internship on Hilton Head Island
Paid, full-time internship • Furnished housing provided • Hilton Head Island, SC
Build your portfolio, gain hands-on media experience and spend a semester on Hilton Head Island. LOCAL Life offers paid, full-time internships for college students interested in editorial content, graphic design, photography, video, social media and magazine publishing. Complimentary furnished housing is provided.
Applications are accepted year-round for our spring, summer and fall internship terms. Apply early, as each term is limited to two interns.
- The internship is 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
- Internship candidates may be from out of town, as complimentary housing accommodations are provided.
- Our internship terms run from January-May, May-August and August-December. Please indicate which term you are applying for on your application.
What you’ll gain
- Hands-on experience inside a local lifestyle magazine
- Portfolio-building work across print, digital and social media
- Opportunities to contribute to published stories and creative projects
- Experience working with editors, designers, photographers and sales professionals
- A broader understanding of how a magazine brand operates across print and digital platforms
- A career-building experience
What you may work on
- Researching, writing and editing stories for print and digital publication
- Creating graphics and photo editing
- Photographing and filming local businesses, people, food, homes and events
- Producing content for Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn and YouTube
- Assisting with website publishing and digital content
- Supporting magazine production, special projects and community events
- Assisting with office and reception responsibilities
Compensation
- The internship is paid hourly. Please email info@wearelocallife.com for pay rate details.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., approximately 40 hours per week
- Free-of-charge housing accommodations
Furnished housing on Hilton Head Island is included
Interns from outside the area may receive complimentary furnished housing in a two-bedroom suite shared with one other LOCAL Life intern. Each intern has a private bedroom and en suite bathroom. Walk to work.
- Full kitchen with cookware and dinnerware provided
- Private bedroom and bathroom
- Wi-Fi and Apple TV
- Washer and dryer
- Utilities included
- Parking for one vehicle per intern
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What we’re looking for
Required
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, photography/videography, graphic design or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Availability for the full internship term and schedule (must be in person)
Preferred
- Photography or videography experience
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Platforms
- Experience creating social media content
- Writing, editing or design samples
See what it’s like to intern with LOCAL Life
Hear from former interns and get a look at the work, housing and Hilton Head Island experience.
Madison McBride
Institute of higher education: Clemson University
Major: Graphic Communications, Minor: Business Administration
Class: 2028
Summer 2026 Intern
“This summer, I’ve had the opportunity to intern at Local Life Magazine in Hilton Head, and the experience has exceeded my expectations. I’ve really enjoyed my time here, and getting to work alongside two other interns has made it even more enjoyable. Learning together, collaborating on projects, and dividing tasks has created a supportive work environment. I’ve also been fortunate to work alongside a talented team of professionals who have been incredibly welcoming, supportive, and always willing to share their knowledge and offer guidance. As an editorial and graphic design intern, I’ve been able to help design digital programmatic ads, film and edit social media content, write articles, and participate in monthly meetings to review layouts and discuss design ideas. Throughout my internship, I’ve also been able to apply many of the Graphic Communications skills I’ve learned at Clemson in a professional setting. Seeing my work published in the magazine and shared on social media has been both exciting and rewarding. I would highly recommend this internship to anyone looking for hands-on experience in publishing, design, writing, and content creation.”
Chloe Knight
Institute of higher education: Auburn University
Major: Graphic Design
Class: 2028
Summer 2026 Intern
“I had the privilege of joining the Local Life team this summer as a Graphic Design Intern. This internship helped me grow in more ways than one. I’ve gotten to develop my Graphic Design skills through several different projects, from ads to full page layouts. I received so much help and advice from the amazing designers here, whilst still being given the space to try new things and work independently. I’ve lived in Hilton Head my whole life, but through this internship, I got to see the island through a different perspective. It was so much fun diving into topics and writing stories about people and places I had never noticed. My fellow interns made this experience that much better. Between the three interns, we all had different strengths and weaknesses that made working together on projects so much fun. The Local Life team has been nothing but encouraging and enthusiastic about our growth as interns, and I can’t recommend it enough. They were so patient with us and always willing to answer any questions we had. This internship was both educational and enjoyable at the same time and I am beyond grateful I got to spend my summer with Local Life.”
How to apply
Complete the online application and upload your resume. You may also be asked to provide writing, design, photography, video or social media samples. After you submit your application, you will be contacted via email to set up a Zoom interview.
Please email info@wearelocallife.com for additional information or questions.