Marketing & Community Intern

Marketing & Community Intern – Grit Studios (Dubai)

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (hybrid and flexible)

Type: Internship (16 to 40 hours per week, depending on your availability and preferences)

Start Date: Flexible, in consultation

Duration: 3, 6, 9, or 12 months (depending on your academic requirements and availability, with potential opportunities for future collaboration and growth within Grit Studios)

Internship Allowance: AED 1,400 to AED 2,800 per month (based on experience, responsibilities, and agreed working hours)

About Grit Studios

Grit Studios is more than a gym.

We’re building a community where people come together to train, connect, grow, and challenge themselves both inside and outside the gym.

Our mission goes beyond fitness. We create experiences, organize events, build meaningful relationships, and build a brand that inspires people to become the best version of themselves.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a proactive and energetic Marketing & Community Intern who wants to gain hands on experience in a fast moving environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Marketing & Community Intern, you’ll support the growth of Grit Studios across different areas of the business.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Creating content for Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms
• Assisting with social media management and content planning
• Supporting digital marketing campaigns and promotions
• Engaging with members and helping strengthen the Grit community
• Organizing events, activations, and member experiences
• Researching member needs and contributing ideas to improve retention
• Supporting lead generation and membership growth initiatives
• Building relationships with local businesses and partners
• Supporting onboarding and internal communication
• Helping improve workflows and internal processes
• Contributing ideas for new projects and growth opportunities

No two days will look the same. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and make a real impact.

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Curious, creative, and eager to learn
• Proactive and comfortable taking initiative
• Not afraid to create content and be on camera
• Comfortable approaching and talking to new people
• Excited about organizing events and community activities
• Interested in marketing, branding, content creation, and community building
• Organized and detail oriented
• Open to feedback and willing to learn
• Comfortable working in a startup environment
• Motivated to contribute ideas and help shape a growing brand

Experience with tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Cloud, ChatGPT, Meta Business Suite, or similar platforms is a plus, but not required.

What You’ll Learn

During your internship, you’ll gain experience in:

• Community building and member engagement
• Content creation and storytelling
• Social media marketing
• Event planning and activations
• Digital marketing campaigns
• Lead generation and sales support
• Brand development
• Project management
• Business operations within a growing company

You’ll work closely with our team and receive direct guidance from:

Odin Spape

Marketing Manager, Grit Studios

Working Hours & Flexibility

We understand that every internship is different.

The internship is available for 16 to 40 hours per week, depending on your academic requirements, availability, and personal preferences.

Working hours and schedules will be agreed upon together before the start of the internship and can be adjusted where needed.

Depending on projects, events, content shoots, and business needs, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a hybrid and flexible environment.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to a fast growing brand in Dubai
• Real ownership and responsibility from day one
• Direct mentorship and practical learning opportunities
• A dynamic, international, and entrepreneurial environment
• The chance t