Higher Education Marketing Internship

Kendall Hunt Publishing•Dubuque, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking a Marketing Intern for its Higher Education division. The role offers college students hands-on experience in marketing, digital content creation, social media, and campaign development while working with a collaborative marketing team. The intern will contribute to projects that connect college professors, authors, and students with educational products and will gain experience in the publishing industry. No previous marketing or publishing experience is necessary. The position is located at the company's home office in Dubuque, Iowa, and the schedule can be arranged 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.
Able to manage multiple projects and demonstrate attention to detail and dependability.
Able to collaborate as part of a team and take initiative when working independently.
Curious, motivated, coachable, and eager to learn new skills.

Nice To Haves

Interest in pursuing 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 new ways to connect with audiences.
Familiarity with social media platforms, Canva, or other creative tools.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day marketing initiatives and projects with 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 research, competitor analysis, 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 that support business growth.
Contribute fresh ideas and creative approaches to strengthen marketing efforts.