Higher Education Marketing Internship

Kendall Hunt Publishing • Dubuque, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking a Marketing Intern for its Higher Education division. The internship offers college students hands-on experience in marketing, digital content creation, social media, and campaign development. Interns contribute to projects, create content, support campaigns, and learn how marketing connects college professors, authors, and students with educational products. No prior marketing or publishing experience is necessary. The position is based in Kendall Hunt Publishing’s home office in Dubuque, Iowa, and the schedule can be adjusted around classes and extracurricular activities.

Requirements

• Currently working toward a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Business, or a related field.
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and be detail-oriented and dependable.
• Ability to collaborate as a team member, take initiative, and work independently.
• Curiosity, motivation, coachability, and eagerness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in a career in marketing, communications, advertising, or a related field.
• Interest in social media, digital marketing, content creation, and emerging marketing trends.
• Creative thinking and enjoyment of brainstorming ways to connect with audiences.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, Canva, or other creative tools.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day marketing initiatives and projects for the Higher Education Marketing team.
• Create content for social media, email campaigns, websites, and other marketing channels.
• Help plan, develop, and execute campaigns promoting publications, authors, and educational products.
• Support social media efforts through brainstorming, scheduling, and engagement.
• Assist with basic graphic design, video content, and other creative marketing materials.
• Conduct market, competitor, and audience research to identify marketing opportunities.
• Organize and maintain marketing contact lists, campaign information, and digital assets.
• Track campaign performance, analyze results, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and editorial teams on projects supporting business growth.
• Contribute fresh ideas and creative approaches to strengthen marketing efforts.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Flexible scheduling around classes and extracurricular activities.
• Opportunity to grow from an intern into a potential full-time hire after graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern