Marketing Intern

Experimental Aircraft Association Inc; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support the AirVenture Oshkosh marketing efforts. You will assist in implementing integrated plans, conducting research, producing briefs and reports, and writing copy for diverse channels.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and time management in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with opportunities to collaborate across departments and support event logistics during the convention.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with initiative and energy.
• Willingness to negotiate and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the marketing department with implementing AirVenture-related marketing plans.
• Conduct research as assigned by the marketing department.
• Produce project briefs and metric reports.
• Write copy for newsletters, web content, ads, and collateral.
• Collaborate with creative, digital media, and other in-house teams to fulfill tactical needs.
• Support radio ad trades through cold calling and negotiation.
• Assist with AirVenture event logistics and attendee engagement.
• Brainstorm ideas and coordinate tasks within the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Negotiation

Adaptability

Education

Marketing/Communications degree (pursuing)

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

This position provides marketing coordination and tactical implementation for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Working in conjunction with the marketing department team members, this position is expected to assist, coordinate, and implement EAA’s integrated marketing efforts for the AirVenture convention and other campaigns.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the marketing department with implementing AirVenture-related marketing plans.
• Conduct research as assigned by the marketing department.
• Produce project briefs and metric reports.
• Write copy for, edit, and proofread a wide range of materials, including but not limited to e-newsletters/eblasts, web content, advertising copy, and marketing collateral copy, posters, postcards, and brochures.
• Work collaboratively with creative, digital media, and other in-house service areas to fulfill tactical requirements of project plans.
• Comfortable cold calling and negotiating to secure radio ad trades.
• Provide support to marketing department staff during the AirVenture convention, including implementation of logistical plans, execution of special events held during the week, and engage and assist convention attendees.
• Participate as an integral member of the team, including brainstorming ideas, offering input, coordinating tasks and collaborating as needed.
• Proficient with time management.
• Embraces and supports the EAA mission and performs safe practices in the workplace and aviation environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Seeking a secondary educational degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business, or related field.
• Results-oriented team player with the ability to collaborate with team members.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; must have credibility, good judgment, honesty, and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, learn, and use changing technologies.
• Effective skills in time management.
• Ability to generate and deliver persuasive and clear verbal and written communications.
• Initiative to solve problems with energy and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and deliver communications within tight deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical office setting. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Preparation for AirVenture or other events may require lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, standing and walking for extended periods of time while bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and push and pull motions.

EEO STATEMENT

EAA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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