Content Intern

New Home Star; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

New Home Star invites applications for a Content Intern to join our Marketing team. You will draft SEO- and AEO-optimized website and blog content for home builder clients, conduct keyword research, and participate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes content creation, research, and coordination while gaining real-world marketing experience. The internship runs for 3 months with a 10-hour weekly schedule in a hybrid Elmhurst, IL setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced creative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of brand voice, tone and style.
• Strong research, relationship, and project management skills.
• Detail-obsessed; driven to produce pixel-perfect work.
• Self-starter who seeks ways to improve and advance the mission.
• Tech-savvy: Google Suite and Asana.
• Preferably junior, senior, or recent graduate in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Content research and competitor analysis.
• Assist with keyword and AI search research.
• AI-assisted research and outlines under supervision.
• Write blogs, newsletters, and social content.
• Optimize content using SEO/AEO best practices.
• Learn HubSpot publishing workflow.
• Image sourcing and CMS updates.
• Social media support as needed.
• Support builder partner content production.
• Contribute in all possible ways to building the best team.

Skills

Content research

Writing skills

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Communications/Marketing/Jornalism degree

Tools

Google Suite

Asana

Job description

Job Requirements

Build solutions. Elevate performance. Thrive in Corporate at New Home Star! New Home Star is the largest privately owned seller of new homes in America. As a member of our Marketing team, you’ll support both our Corporate Support Office and our home builder partners—helping them sell more homes, more profitably. Kick-start your content marketing career with hands-on experience that makes a real impact. As a Content Intern, you'll work with our agency’s content team in an innovative, collaborative environment, drafting SEO- and AEO-optimized website and blog content for home builder clients. This is primarily a content creation-driven role, with exposure to keyword research, competitive analysis, project coordination, and the HubSpot publishing workflow. This role is perfect for a creative, detail-oriented self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to learn, and is passionate about producing high-quality work while building valuable real-world marketing experience.

Our Corporate Support Office is located in the heart of downtown Elmhurst and is not your typical “corporate” setting. We embrace collaboration with an open office concept, and sincerely enjoy team outings, celebrations, and company-wide events. Our team is fun, ambitious, and highly motivated to succeed. These elements create a supportive environment where you can develop professionally and find a long-term place to pursue your career aspirations.

Why New Home Star?

• Industry Leader: The largest privately owned new home sales company in the U.S., partnering with market-leading home builders.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend of remote and in-person work at our downtown Elmhurst office, with in-office days dependent on your schedule.
• Award-Winning Culture: Supportive, high-energy team with leadership dedicated to your success, recognized in 2025 as the Best Place to Work in Real Estate and Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work.
• Compensation & Schedule: This internship runs for 3 months and offers $15 per hour, with a flexible schedule of 10 hours per week.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Encouraged time and financial resources to give back to your local community in meaningful ways.

What You’ll Do

• Content research and competitor analysis
• Assist with keyword and AI search research
• AI-assisted research and outlines under supervision
• Write blogs, newsletters, and social content
• Optimize content using SEO/AEO best practices
• Learn HubSpot publishing workflow
• Image sourcing and CMS updates
• Social media support as needed
• Support builder partner content production
• Contribute in all possible ways to building the best team in the world.
• Any other responsibilities consistent with the Content Intern position.
• Background checks required.

What We’re Looking For

• Availability: Must be available to work 10 hours per week, between Monday and Friday in the Central Time Zone. Hybrid work in the Elmhurst, IL corporate office is preferred; remote work is welcome.
• Experience working in a fast-paced creative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of brand voice, tone, and style.
• Strong research, relationship, and project management skills.
• Detail-obsessed; driven to produce pixel-perfect-as-possible work.
• Self-starter who constantly seeks out new ways to improve and advance our mission.
• Tech-Savvy: Google Suite and project management platforms such as Asana are a plus.
• Education: Preferably a junior, senior, or recent graduate with a major in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment. New Home Star does not provide visa sponsorship or participate in employment-based work authorization sponsorship programs. Remote employment opportunities are limited to states where New Home Star is authorized to employ team members.