Digital Marketing Intern

Type: Summer Internship (unpaid)

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Office Location: 224 W Hill St Suite 410 Chicago IL ; Hybrid schedule.

Shift: At least 16 hours per week

Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Marketing Intern to support NAMI Chicagos marketing and communication efforts. This role is ideal for someone passionate about marketing brand storytelling social media and communications. Youll help produce and support engaging creative materials craft compelling social media content web copy newsletters and marketing collateral that align with our brand voice and increase awareness of mental health resources and support in the Chicagoland area.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Social Media: Assist in drafting editing and publishing posts across various platforms including Facebook Instagram LinkedIn X TikTok and YouTube.
• Content Creation: Create basic graphics and short video reels using tools such as Canva and Adobe Premiere.
• Website: Update web pages with approved messaging and content while also supporting SEO optimization of NAMI Chicagos website by utilizing relevant keywords and best practices.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with Programs to ensure alignment on relevant updates across social media channels.
• Team Meetings: Participate in marketing and communication meetings as well as brainstorming strategy sessions.

Essential Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Creative and marketing/communications experience in producing basic graphics short and long-form videos.
• Ability to quickly ideate and produce real-time content capture.
• A background in non-profit or mental health/wellness is a plus.
• A background as a creator is a plus.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing Communications or a related field.
• Highly passionate about digital marketing and brand storytelling.
• Highly collaborative organized with a strong attention to detail and eager to learn.
• Possess strong written communication and visual skills.
• Have a basic understanding of content creation website and email tools such as Canva Mailchimp and WordPress.
• Familiar with MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Basic understanding of SEO principles is a plus.