MARKETING SUPPORT - I in Cincinnati, Ohio at Controls Center Inc

Marketing Intern

Department: Marketing
Reports To: Senior Marketing Manager
Classification: Part-Time Internship

Position Summary

The Marketing Intern will assist the marketing team with administrative support in addition to day-to-day projects involving social media, content creation, graphic design, and marketing operations. This role offers hands-on experience in marketing, digital communications, project coordination, content development, and event support while contributing to a variety of initiatives across the organization.

The ideal candidate is organized, creative, detail-oriented, self-driven, and eager to learn. We are looking for someone who enjoys both the creative and operational sides of marketing and is interested in developing professional skills in graphic design, content creation, and marketing execution.

Primary Responsibilities

Administrative & Marketing Operations

• Help maintain marketing calendars, project schedules, and campaign tracking tools.
• Support website content updates and digital asset management.
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and other administrative tasks
• Coordinate registration forms, training materials, and communications for marketing programs and events.
• Support cross-functional projects by coordinating information between departments, branches, and vendor partners.
• Assist with maintaining online resources, marketing platforms, and internal communication tools.

Social Media & Content Creation

• Collaborate in the creation and editing of social media graphics, captions, photos, and short-form content that support promotions, training programs, company initiatives, employer branding efforts, and customer engagement.
• Adapt existing marketing content, vendor materials, promotions, and event information into social media-friendly formats and campaigns.
• Monitor social media engagement and assist with responses, content planning, organization, and performance reporting.
• Research industry trends, customer interests, and content ideas to support the company's marketing and social media strategy.
• Assist with photography, video capture, basic video editing, and content gathering for future campaigns and social media posts.
• Help maintain content calendars, organize social media assets, and ensure content is prepared and published according to schedule.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to continuously improve content quality, consistency, and audience engagement.

Graphic Design & Production

• Create and update marketing materials including social media graphics, flyers, presentations, signage, email graphics, and promotional pieces.
• Apply company branding standards and design best practices to all materials.
• Assist with preparing artwork for both print and digital distribution.
• Use graphic design software to create visual content and marketing materials.
• Learn and regularly utilize Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign as part of day-to-day responsibilities.
• Assist with editing and updating existing marketing materials and templates.

Events & Special Projects

• Help organize marketing supplies, promotional items, and event materials.
• Support special projects and other marketing initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Advertising, Business, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic marketing principles.
• Understanding of graphic design fundamentals, including layout, typography, color theory, visual hierarchy, and brand consistency.
• Experience using graphic design software to create visual content.
• Willingness to learn and become proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign, which are used regularly throughout the internship.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe InDesign.
• Experience creating marketing, promotional, print, or social media materials.
• Portfolio showcasing design projects, coursework, freelance work, personal projects, or student organization content.
• Familiarity with photography, video editing, or digital content creation.
• Previous internship, campus leadership, volunteer, or project-based experience.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in visual communication, creative problem-solving, and content creation. Candidates should have experience using graphic design software and understand core design principles such as layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.

While prior experience with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign is preferred, we are willing to train the right candidate. Successful applicants should be prepared to learn and regularly use these industry-standard tools as part of their day-to-day responsibilities.

More important than expertise with a specific software platform is the ability to create effective visual communications, learn quickly, accept feedback, and apply sound design principles across a variety of marketing projects.

Why This Internship?

• Gain real-world experience in marketing, social media, graphic design, and business communications.
• Build a professional portfolio featuring both digital and print marketing projects.
• Work alongside an experienced marketing team on meaningful business initiatives.
• Develop skills in industry-standard tools including Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.
• Contribute to projects that directly support customers, employees, events, training programs, and company growth.

This version feels well-balanced for your actual need: marketing operations + social media execution + graphic design production, rather than a pure design intern or a pure social media intern.