Responsibilities

• The Marketing & Content Intern plays a hands-on role in supporting Visit Milwaukee’s marketing operations, with a strong emphasis on website updates and ongoing digital maintenance to ensure content remains current, accurate, and aligned with brand standards.
• This role also contributes to the development and execution of social media content as needed, helping to amplify Milwaukee’s voice across platforms.
• In addition, the intern supports marketing efforts tied to Meetings and Conventions, assisting in the promotion of Milwaukee as a premier destination for group business.
• Responsibilities include contributing to email marketing initiatives, such as newsletter development and campaign execution, as well as providing planning and on-the-ground support for special events.
• Working closely with the marketing team, the intern may also assist with a range of creative and content-driven projects that support organizational priorities, ensuring consistency and quality across digital and physical touchpoints.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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, equity, and inclusivity in the workplace.
• Ability to work a minimum of 16-20 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.

Preferred

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Junior or senior standing preferred

Benefits

• This is a paid internship and is eligible for academic credit as defined by the academic institution. Visit Milwaukee will provide parking during the internship.