Marketing Intern (Spring & Summer 2027)

DataMap•Overland Park, KS

1d•$12 - $12•Onsite

About The Position

DataMap is seeking a Marketing Intern for one continuous Spring and Summer 2027 internship. The intern will build and operate AI-assisted marketing processes across content, copywriting, SEO, lead generation, advertising, blogging, design, and website development. The role includes reviewing and editing AI-generated work, coordinating with DataMap stakeholders, and preparing materials and campaigns for leadership approval. DataMap leadership sets marketing strategy and priorities, provides mentorship, and approves all published work and marketing spending. Campaigns must be run within approved budgets. The internship is full-time, with 40 hours per week expected in the office and a schedule arranged around class times. It is in person at DataMap's Overland Park, Kansas headquarters; remote and hybrid work are not available. The pay is $12 per hour, and every hour worked is paid. Applicants must be actively enrolled in a marketing course at a community college or a four-year college or university. The work has a fast pace and tough deadlines. Strong performance may lead to consideration for posted entry-level marketing openings, but a full-time role after the internship is not promised.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in a marketing course at a community college or a four-year college or university.
Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to turn rough or AI-generated drafts into accurate, finished copy.
Demonstrated use of AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot for writing, research, or creative work, with examples to share.
Comfort with numbers, spreadsheets such as Google Sheets or Excel, and basic analytics.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Clear communication with executives and stakeholders, and the ability to act on feedback and take responsibility for work.
Ability to work 40 hours per week in person at DataMap's Overland Park, Kansas office.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or projects in copywriting, content marketing, SEO, digital advertising, social media, or public relations.
Experience building AI-assisted workflows or using AI tools for design or web development.
Experience with marketing tools such as HubSpot, WordPress, Canva, Google Analytics, or Google Ads.
A portfolio, blog, or social presence demonstrating writing or creative work.

Responsibilities

Build and document AI-assisted marketing pipelines from research and briefs through drafting, review, approval, publishing, and measurement.
Create prompt libraries, brand-voice guides, templates, and briefs, and measure pipeline speed, quality, and results.
Review and edit AI-generated drafts for accuracy, brand voice, and business fit, and maintain consistent messaging across channels.
Fact-check claims and sources, verify permission before naming or quoting clients, and check copyright and usage rights for images and AI-generated assets.
Produce and edit blog posts, case studies, whitepapers, video scripts, and website content for leadership approval.
Draft brand messaging, taglines, brochures, and pitch decks, and refine positioning with leadership.
Design and build website updates, landing pages, and graphics using AI design and development tools; coordinate needs with stakeholders and submit changes for leadership approval before publication.
Set up automated SEO workflows and use traffic data and A/B tests to improve conversion.
Build automated top-of-funnel outreach and email nurture programs for prospects and partners, following consent, opt-out, and data-privacy requirements and obtaining leadership approval before each send.
Build AI-assisted newsletters and client success stories for existing clients and industry partners in coordination with client project managers, and obtain leadership approval before each send.
Generate and test advertising copy and creative across search, social, and video channels, and submit variants for approval before they run.
Run approved campaigns within authorized budgets, track spending, and report advertising ROI.
Draft social posts, replies within approved guidelines, press releases, media pitches, and executive thought-leadership pieces for review and approval.
Automate market, competitor, and audience research and help define ideal client profiles and sales and business-development segments.
Build dashboards for traffic, engagement, lead conversion, brand mentions, and marketing ROI, and provide concise recommendations to leadership, sales, and product teams.
Maintain the editorial calendar with leadership, help plan integrated campaigns, webinars, events, and co-branded partner content, and track results.
Draft internal newsletters and announcements and help HR develop onboarding and training materials.