About the role#
The I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center is looking for a Digital Marketing Intern to join our team. This role offers hands-on experience in promoting hospitality services, including hotel stays, conferences, weddings, and dining experiences. You will work alongside professionals in sales and marketing to build a portfolio of digital content while gaining exposure to real business strategies.
What you'll do#
- Research target markets, consumer behavior, industry trends, and competitor activity.
- Present your research findings and recommendations to the marketing and sales team.
- Create marketing content such as social media posts, email campaigns, digital ads, photography, and video.
- Manage social media platforms by scheduling content, monitoring engagement, and analyzing performance metrics.
- Support marketing campaigns for hotel stays, meetings, and special events.
- Collaborate with the sales team to plan and evaluate outreach initiatives.
- Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Support community outreach and represent the facility at events.
- Track campaign results to identify ways to improve engagement and reach.
What you'll need#
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in social media platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Current pursuit of a degree in Marketing or Communications.
Location & details#
- Location: Urbana, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time with flexible hours around academic commitments.
- Status: Paid internship.
About I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center
I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center operates as a hospitality property in Champaign, Illinois. The facility opened in 2008 and maintains AAA Four-Diamond standards. It includes more than 125 hotel rooms and 70,000 square feet of conference space. The company employs 45 people.
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