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Job Title:              Marketing Website Editorial Intern

Reports to:          Associate VP of Marketing, Marketing Convention and Editorial Manager

Time-Period:      May 2024 through May 2025    

Position Summary:

Experience Grand Rapids is looking for an intern to assist with the project management of website articles across a variety of platforms. The intern in this position will gain real-world experience in working on a successful content marketing team. Experience will include updating and publishing article content to a website, assisting with the article update and review process, as well as working with a fast-paced marketing team. The individual in this position will learn how to effectively utilize project management software (Wrike) to collaborate with team members. This is a great position for those wanting to learn more about brand storytelling and content marketing.

Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Updating a variety of web article content on ExperienceGR.com
• Project management of various website content, including working with an outside copywriter for assignments
• Inputting final content changes of articles into the Content Management System (CMS)
• Fact checking Experience Grand Rapids published content
• Assist with curation of content for Grand Rapids partnership pages at Michigan.org
• Attend Marketing/Staff team meetings and provide input (as schedule allows)
• Contribute to the social media monitoring team
• Assist the Marketing team as needed

Desired Skill Set:

• Skilled Student – Enrolled student currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in relevant field of study
• Editorial ace – Has a keen eye for grammar and punctuation and what makes a good story
• Passionate Grand Rapidian -Knowledgeable of the Grand Rapids area and what makes it a desirable destination
• Impressive communicator- Above average written and verbal communication skills
• Creative thinker - Provide creative input and positive approach to projects
• Independent worker – Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Detail driven - Goes beyond surface level to thoroughly complete tasks and projects
• Marketing maven- Understanding of marketing, social media, branding, tourism, website & social analytics
• Task juggler- Take initiative and capable of managing multiple projects at once by being organized
• Fast learner- Ability to quickly understand position-specific program