What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Intern - Summer 2025 position at M/I Homes?
M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Ft. Myers/Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, and Tampa.
Job Summary
The Communications Intern will experience the day-to-day activities for supporting our corporate marketing team located in Columbus, Ohio. The intern will have an opportunity to see digital marketing, web content, marketing, email marketing, communications, and creative tactics being created for our 17 markets. The intern will also participate in weekly department meetings and internship led training sessions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with scheduling marketing requests including print and digital
- Ideate local and national marketing tactics
- Assist with creative direction on projects
- Assist with national campaigns and campaign launches
- Develop onboarding checklists for new hires in various functions
- Provide project management assistance for active projects and initiatives as well as support functional area lines of business
- Apply your skills and talents to improving processes and workflow
- Share ideas, offer suggestions, and make an impact
- Gain in-depth knowledge of the homebuying and mortgage process
Minimum Education/Qualifications
- Ideal candidate is working toward a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in marketing, Communications, Design, Business Administration, or related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Additional Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
- Display excellent written and strong oral communication skills
- Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
- Understanding of different marketing techniques
- Passion for the marketing industry and its best practices
- Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements
- In-person at our Easton Town Center office in Columbus, Ohio
