Marketing Research Intern
Campus Acquisitions —
Chicago, IL
JOB TITLE: Market Research Intern
REPORTS TO: National Marketing Director & Creative Director
SUMMARY
The Market Research Intern position is a seasonal role, based out of the Chicago office. The primary responsibility is to assist the National Marketing Director and the Creative Director prepare for upcoming marketing plans nationwide.
As a member of the marketing team, the intern is expected to take a thoughtful approach to tasks, to analyze and think creatively about each market, and to voice their opinion about the information they gather.
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
* Conduct research on multiple universities and their student populations
* Compile contacts within the university and community as assigned
* Conduct social media research on school clubs and competitors
* Consult and partake in the management of the overall social media strategy
* Organize results of study survey focus groups
* Research and communicate local trends, attitudes, style, and consumer habits
* Provide insight on how students are using technology and social media
* Conduct secret shop phone calls and emails of area competitors
* Sourcing articles to support new marketing strategies and initiatives
* Fact checking and data entry
* General office management and organization
* Tasks assigned by your supervisor
The role will last approximately ten weeks, at 40 hours/per week or 400 hours total. The work is salaried, with students receiving $5,000 for the summer work (which works out to $10/hr). We can be flexible with summer vacations/etc, as long as the total of 400 hours is met. Pay is given every two weeks.