Marketing & Communications Intern

Job Description

Marketing & Communications Intern | Ardmore Roderick

The Tone:
This is an internship at Ardmore Roderick, located in Chicago, IL, with potential for hybrid work. Ardmore Roderick is a comprehensive infrastructure solutions firm, specializing in various sectors including Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, and Building projects. This role is crucial for supporting the company’s communication efforts, helping to share their mission of transforming communities and empowering talent to deliver infrastructure solutions. The intern will contribute to communicating the company’s work and impact across internal and external platforms.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Team: Reports to the Marketing team.
• Mission: Help enhance the company’s marketing and communications efforts to share their infrastructure solutions and impact.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram

What You’ll Actually Do
• Digital Engagement: Support daily marketing activities across various platforms, including the company website, intranet, and internal communications.
• Social Media Content: Draft, schedule, and publish posts on social media channels to increase followership and engagement.
• Content Research: Identify compelling content ideas and marketing best practices by researching industry trends.
• Visual Asset Creation: Assist in the creation of simple graphics and visual assets, such as templates and social media graphics.
• Brand Consistency: Proofread and conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy, proper grammar, and consistent brand messaging across all communications.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing an accredited degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Familiarity with major social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; a detail-oriented and organized approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks; capable of working independently and meeting deadlines while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
• Bonus: Prior experience with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software; an interest in analytics, reporting, or digital strategy; previous internship experience, involvement in campus organizations, or relevant project work.