Marketing Intern

Job Description

Marketing Intern | UL

The Tone:
This is an internship at UL, located in Northbrook, IL. UL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, transforming safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in over 110 countries through testing, inspection, certification services, software products, and advisory offerings. This role contributes to real marketing projects in collaboration with the Commercial Excellence organization, helping to amplify UL’s safety science mission. The internship aims to immerse you in a culture guided by values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Growth, while supporting business growth and informing the world about UL’s impact.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (10-12 weeks)
• Location: In-person, Northbrook, IL
• Pay: $23.50–$25.00 hourly
• Team: Commercial Excellence organization
• Mission: Amplify the safety science mission and drive business growth through marketing efforts.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office tools, CMS, social media scheduling tools, AI tools, analytics or reporting tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Digital Campaign Support: Aid in the planning, activation, and performance tracking of digital marketing campaigns across social media, email, web, and paid channels.
• Content Creation: Draft and refine content for social media channels, email communications, website copy, and internal communications.
• Website Management: Update website content using a Content Management System (CMS) and assist with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) efforts.
• Market Research: Conduct thorough market, audience, and competitor research to inform strategic campaign planning.
• Event Assistance: Assist with the preparation, logistical coordination, and post-event follow-up for various events.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career, pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, and a rising senior.
• Experience: Basic understanding of digital marketing platforms and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail; effective collaboration skills with a customer-centric mindset; eagerness to learn and contribute in a values-driven environment; solid business acumen and analytical skills.
• Bonus: Familiarity with social media scheduling tools; comfortable with AI tools; basic knowledge of analytics or reporting tools; any prior marketing or content experience (academic or extracurricular).