Responsibilities

• Assist in creating social media strategies and developing monthly content plans for clients across various industries
• Design eye-catching original social media visuals tailored to a U.S. audience
• Produce a variety of digital marketing materials, including newsletters, brochures, flyers, and pitch decks
• Research and source imagery, including stock photos and visual assets
• Gain insights into copywriting and overall marketing processes
• Participate in client meetings to gain firsthand experience in communication, briefing, and project coordination
• Optional: conceptualize and build basic websites and landing pages

Requirements

• Residency/relocation: interns must either currently reside in the Greater Chicago Area or be available for relocation before the start of the internship
• Experience in using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
• Experience in designing original social media assets (static)
• A creative eye for layout, typography, and visual consistency
• High proficiency in English, with advanced German language skills required
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Duration: 9-12 months

Preferred

• Optional: conceptualize and build basic websites and landing pages
• Photo and video editing skills
• Ability to write clear and engaging copy
• Basic understanding of web design principles with the ability to create simple websites and landing pages using WordPress or TYPO3 is a plus

Benefits

• complimentary German lessons offered by the Goethe Institute specifically for our employees
• fitness center with free classes
• general community events as planned by the building staff
• state-of-the-art office space in the heart of the city overlooking Millennium Park