Marketing & Communications Intern: Social Media & Content

German American Chambers of Commerce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACC Midwest) offers a Marketing & Communications internship based in Chicago. You will support social media, newsletters, and promotional materials while gaining hands-on experience in a bilingual, bicultural setting.

Interns work full-time for 9–12 months, with a $3,000/month compensation, and relocation or residency in the Greater Chicago Area may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Canva and graphic design; Adobe InDesign is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing GACC Midwest's social media channels; content creation and scheduling.
• Analyze social media performance metrics, develop data-driven strategies, and present quarterly analytics reports and insights.
• Support the production of Chamber copy and content such as newsletters and digital & print publications.
• Assist in creating promotional materials, e.g., brochures, event flyers, etc.
• Attend Chamber events and support on-site.
• Assist with photography and the production of video footage of Chamber events.
• Occasional website maintenance & editing.
• Support other departments with marketing, events, & more.

Skills

Canva

Graphic design

Social media management

MS Office

Web CMS (Ibexa, WordPress, Typo3)

Prioritization

Writing

Proofreading

English proficiency

German language (plus)

Tools

Hootsuite

LinkedIn Campaign Manager

Job description

German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACC Midwest) offers a Marketing & Communications internship based in Chicago. You will support social media, newsletters, and promotional materials while gaining hands-on experience in a bilingual, bicultural setting.

Interns work full-time for 9–12 months, with a $3,000/month compensation, and relocation or residency in the Greater Chicago Area may be required.