Marketing & Content Internship (@ Visit Milwaukee)

Marketing & Content Internship at Visit Milwaukee in Milwaukee, WI - shared by Jobs That Help as a third party 

(please note: confirm start and end dates for this opportunity with Visit Milwaukee)

The Marketing & Content Intern will be assigned special projects and duties as determined by the supervisor to support and assist the VISIT Milwaukee marketing department. VISIT Milwaukee’s marketing department is charged with elevating the image of branding Milwaukee as a premier destination for meetings, conventions, and leisure travel. The department also supports the entire in-house VISIT Milwaukee team with marketing projects requiring creative vision, such as annual guides, ad sales and digital projects. Additional departmental creative project requests include invitations, flyers, brochures, posters, traditional print & digital ads, postcards, sell sheets, website graphics, email newsletters, social media graphics, signage, promotional giveaways, guides, maps, street pole banners, annual report, PowerPoint presentations, photo shoots, video production and editing, etc.

Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write and publish content for VISIT Milwaukee’s website, www.visitmilwaukee.org as well as for our social media channels as needed.
• Assist with development and execution of creative marketing projects in print, digital, photography and video mediums.
• Execute marketing requests in a fast-paced environment with tight turnaround time.
• Projects include marketing and communications for campaigns, brochures, newsletters, infographics, annual reports, print ads, digital ads, PowerPoints, invitations, signs, displays, logos, website graphics, etc.
• Support with the maintenance of the VISIT Milwaukee photo and video library.
• Coordinate meetings and deadlines tied to the VISIT Milwaukee brand redevelopment.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned, such as meeting minutes, data entry, research, etc.
• Performs special assignments and other work, on an as-needed basis

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required education and experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited academic institution with an emphasis in marketing, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Junior or senior standing preferred

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Must be well-organized and detail-oriented
• Demonstrated focus on creativity and quality
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically, racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
• Ability to work a minimum of 16 hours per week in the office during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at desk, operate computer keyboard and view computer screen for six to eight hours per day.
• Must be able to hear and converse via telephone and in person.
• May be required to lift boxes and small equipment up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Travel in personal automobile may be required for business.

This is a paid internship and is eligible for academic credit as defined by the academic institution.

Work schedules will be determined by the supervisor and the intern, and will be during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.