Marketing & Communications Intern

Job Description

The Columbia Chamber, the unified voice of our regional business community, seeks an energetic, creative, and digitally savvy individual to assist Chamber staff with marketing, communications, social media, graphic design, photography, and videography. This internship provides hands-on experience creating engaging content that promotes the Chamber, its Partners, programs, and events.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

-Create graphics for a variety of programs, events, and marketing campaigns (must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite).

-Create and manage content for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.

-Assist with writing and developing content for the Chamber's website and e-communications.

-Assist with developing and executing social media campaigns to grow the Chamber's audience and meet marketing goals.

-Capture, edit, and produce video content for social media, marketing campaigns, events, and other Chamber initiatives.

-Assist with photography and videography at Chamber events, programs, and special projects.

-Develop creative video concepts and short-form content that support the Chamber's brand and engage its audience.

Knowledge and Skills

Interested applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a creative eye, and an interest in digital marketing and content creation. Individuals must have strong brand awareness and the ability to produce content that aligns with the Chamber's brand and voice.

Candidates should have proficient skills in Microsoft Office, WordPress, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with graphic design, video editing, videography, and photography is strongly preferred. Familiarity with video production equipment, editing software, and creating short-form video content for social media platforms is a plus.

The ability to design and manage websites and e-communications is essential. Knowledge of SEO, keyword research, and Google Analytics is desired. A high degree of organization and self-motivation is necessary. Independent thinking, flexibility, creativity, and attention to detail are a must.

Time Commitment

Minimum of 10-15 hours per week, with a maximum of 25 hours. Must be available during office hours, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Thursday.