Marketing Intern at Nekia Nichelle, LLC. in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job description

• We are not looking for someone who wants to try marketing.
• We are looking for someone who wants to build a career in branding, media, marketing, and visibility strategy.
• This non-paid 6-month internship is designed for serious, reliable, and creatively sharp individuals who are ready to grow inside a luxe media and marketing agency environment. We are building future Marketing Coordinators, Brand Strategists, Campaign Managers, and Creative Leads — not short-term contributors.
• Culture matters here. Our team is polished, collaborative, creative, and solutions-driven. We value people who are positive, friendly, communicative, professional, and excited to contribute to a growing agency with high standards.
• Take the 6-month commitment seriously
• Have interest in branding, media, marketing, and digital visibility
• Understand social media and audience engagement
• Can think creatively while staying organized
• Enjoy brainstorming campaigns and content ideas
• Are organized, dependable, and communicative
• Can receive feedback and apply it quickly
• Want long-term growth in marketing or media
• Preferably live in the Chicago area
• Then keep reading.
• If you disappear after week two? This is not the place.
• This is a 6-month, unpaid internship designed for academic credit and/or professional development.
• This role supports marketing efforts across our internal brand pods, helping create campaigns and content that drive authority, engagement, visibility, and audience growth across our platforms.
• We don't just market brands, we position them.
• Social media campaigns
• Marketing initiatives and launches
• Content planning and campaign coordination
• Brand visibility efforts
• Audience engagement strategies
• Email marketing support
• Trend and competitor research
• Content repurposing across platforms
• You will work alongside leadership and receive feedback to strengthen your strategy, communication, execution, and creative thinking.
• Weekly meetings are required on Mondays and Wednesday.

Responsibilities

• Assist with campaign planning and execution
• Support social media and content marketing initiatives
• Help organize and repurpose marketing content
• Research trends, competitors, and audience behavior
• Assist with brainstorming marketing concepts and campaign ideas
• Support promotional efforts across digital platforms
• Collaborate with editorial, social, and agency team members
• Participate in weekly mandatory Monday and Wednesday meetings

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in marketing, social media, communications, or digital content preferred
• Understanding of branding and digital marketing fundamentals
• Familiarity with Canva and social platforms preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized and responsive
• Ability to manage deadlines and multitask
• Able to commit to the full 6-month term
• Preference will be given to candidates in the Chicago area.

Skills

Required

• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized and responsive

Benefits

• Real-world agency experience inside a luxe media and marketing agency
• Direct mentorship from media and marketing leadership
• Hands-on campaign and content marketing experience
• Exposure to branding, visibility strategy, and digital growth
• Portfolio-ready marketing experience