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MARKETING & CREATIVE INTERNSHIP at Gtek Communications
Gtek Communications
Portland, TX
Sales
Posted 5 days ago
Job Description
Gtek Communications Looking for a hands-on internship that actually builds your portfolio? We're hiring a creative, motivated student to help us grow our brand and boost sales through social media, graphic design, and real-world marketing. Gtek Communications is a locally owned wireless internet service provider with over 20 years of experience, proudly serving communities across South Texas. We provide reliable residential and business internet while staying deeply involved in the communities we serve. This is not a "sit and watch" internship. You'll be creating real work that gets published. Create and post social media content (graphics, photos, short videos) Help develop marketing ideas and campaigns to boost sales Support online marketing (social, digital ads, promotions) Assist with traditional marketing (flyers, print materials, community outreach) Collaborate with our team on real business initiatives WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Students studying Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or related fields Creative mindset with attention to detail Comfortable using tools like Canva, Adobe, or similar platforms Interest in social media, branding, and content creation Reliable, self motivated, and open to learning Paid internship 20-30 hours per week Flexible schedule (we work around school commitments when possible) Local, community-focused company Real experience you can put on a resume and portfolio
Typical mid-level pay: $127k for Advertising and Promotions Managers nationally
National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$127k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
Senior roles pay 108% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.
Slight employer advantage
Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.
Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
âš Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Moderate
Durability
Mostly durable
Who this leverage applies to
Stronger for:
Remote-capable workers
Weaker for:
Entry-level candidates, Career switchers
Where to negotiate
Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO
Likely Possible Unlikely
Watch out for
Wage disconnect:
Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
21% self-employed:
Traditional full-time roles may be scarcer.
Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.
Does this path compound?
Job Growth →
⚡
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀
Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️
Plateau
Limited growth
⭐
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat
Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.
-2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
21% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree
Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.
Labor data: BLS 2024