What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Manager position at River Light FC?
Job Title: Marketing Manager Intern
Reports To: General Manager
Location: Aurora, IL
Duration: January 1st - August 31st, 2025
Reports To: General Manager
Location: Aurora, IL
Duration: January 1st - August 31st, 2025
Position Summary:
The Marketing Manager Intern will assist/ lead the marketing team in developing, implementing, and monitoring marketing strategies for River Light FC. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, brand promotion, and campaign management while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The Marketing Manager Intern will assist/ lead the marketing team in developing, implementing, and monitoring marketing strategies for River Light FC. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, brand promotion, and campaign management while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Campaign Planning & Execution: Assist in the creation and execution of marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including social media, email, and digital ads.
- Content Creation: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative and engaging content, such as blog posts, social media updates, videos, and promotional materials.
- Social Media Management: Help manage the organization’s social media accounts by posting regular updates, engaging with followers, and monitoring performance metrics.
- Market Research: Conduct research on market trends, competitors, and customer behavior to inform marketing strategies and identify new growth opportunities.
- Analytics & Reporting: Monitor and analyze the performance of marketing campaigns, track KPIs, and provide regular reports with actionable insights.
- Brand Collaboration: Assist in coordinating partnerships with influencers, vendors, or collaborators to enhance brand visibility and outreach.
- Event Promotion: Support the planning and promotion of marketing events, including product launches, sponsorship activations, and community engagements.
- Email Marketing: Assist in creating and distributing email newsletters, managing mailing lists, and tracking email performance.
- SEO & Website Management: Work with the team to optimize website content for SEO and ensure it aligns with marketing objectives.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) and understanding of social media best practices.
- Knowledge of digital marketing tools and platforms such as Google Analytics, email marketing software, or content management systems is a plus.
- Creative thinking with attention to detail and a strong ability to multitask.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- A passion for marketing and an interest in learning about brand management and digital strategies.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in a range of marketing activities, including digital campaigns, social media management, and market research.
- Exposure to real-world marketing strategies and the opportunity to contribute to campaign planning and execution.
- Networking opportunities with marketing professionals and industry experts.
- Potential for academic credit (subject to your educational institution’s requirements).
- Flexible work hours and potential remote work options.
- Opportunities to participate in events, product launches, or marketing activations.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
