Visit Fort Wayne Marketing Internship

This position will assist the Marketing & Communications department with writing, media relations, content marketing, marketing research, newsletters, and advertising projects.

Time Requirements

Beginning in May and ending in August, this internship has a flexible time requirement and can be set for a maximum 20-23 hours per week or a minimum of 12-15 hours per week for 14 weeks. Students must be able to work within a consistent schedule during normal office hours (preferably 3-4 days/week - dates and days worked can be flexible.)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the marketing and promotion of Fort Wayne, Indiana as a leisure and convention destination.
• Assist with writing, researching, updating, and maintaining blog posts, web content, and print content.
• Assist with updating and maintaining Visit Fort Wayne websites and databases as well as gain an understanding of SEO and PPC, as it is used to drive online traffic.
• Assist with various social media campaigns for visitors and residents on multiple platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Assist with social media content, including creating short-form video and writing post copy.
• Assist with photography needs for website, social media, and other marketing needs.
• Write, develop, and edit print materials, e-newsletters, and other copywriting projects.
• Research, maintain, and collect contact information for media lists and other databases.
• Help update visitor mobile passes and complete prize fulfillments.
• Assist in planning, preparation, and participation of CVB events and tourism-related projects.
• Help maintain accuracy of active Visit Fort Wayne mobile passes by checking on locations around the city.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Junior academic level preferred
• Major in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Public Relations preferred
• Strong vocabulary, grammar, proofreading, and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once
• Awareness & experience in internet marketing and public relations will be helpful
• Exceptional knowledge and interest in the greater Fort Wayne area, including attractions, arts and cultural institutions, events, restaurants, etc.

Compensation

The intern will receive a stipend of $9.50/ hour. We will strive to optimize recognition and networking opportunities, and approve school credit where appropriate.

If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can rock the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

Interested students should send their resume and cover letter to Kristen Guthrie, kristen@visitfortwayne.com.

927 S Harrison St, Suite 101
Fort Wayne, IN 46802