College Summer Internship
Marketing Intern
Company:
Visit Wichita
Location:
Wichita, Kansas
Website:
https://www.visitwichita.com
Field:
Graphic Design/Media, Journalism/Advertising/PR, Marketing/Communications
Final Date Accepting Applications:
Term:
-
Hours Per Week:
29
Industry:
Hospitality
Position Details:
At Visit Wichita, our goal is for interns to develop professionally from their internship experience. Interns will work directly with the marketing staff to creatively promote partners to out-of-town visitors. Interns of Visit Wichita can expect to receive hands-on, entry level, professional work experience, having the opportunity to build a professional portfolio. They will learn from a professionally trained team and will have the opportunity to meet and develop relationships with key vendors, destination partners and community leaders.
Essential Duties
- • Write content highlighting Visit Wichita programs and partners including press releases, blogs, social media content, and other projects as assigned
- • Work cross-departmentally with other staff as necessary to assist with operations efforts at various organization and community events
- • Add events to the online calendar
- • Assist with projects in Wrike, a project management software
- • Organize photo, video and other creative assets
- • Advanced computer experience including Microsoft Office Suite
- • Knowledge of the Greater Wichita area including attractions, arts and cultural institutions, restaurants, festivals and events
- • Keen attention to detail, the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
- • Log marketing activities into the CRM database for reporting purposes
People Skills (Required)
- • Strong time management skills
- • Excellent customer service
- • Excellent writing skills
- • Graphic design skills a plus
- • Photography skills a plus