Sales and Marketing Intern

The Sales and Marketing Intern is responsible for assisting in the strategy and implementation of marketing and promotions for WHIM Chicago. The Intern will also promote special events, theatrical productions, festivals, bands, live entertainment, education programs, etc. and maximize ticket and/or bar sales, and raise the profile of the WHIM experience. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assist in developing and identify audiences and advertising avenues to gain maximum return for the marketing and promotion of WHIM Chicago and its associated events. 
• Execute media planning and buying including electronic, print, outdoor, digital, and non-traditional.
• Website management, liaison with Website designer
• Unparalleled communication, writing, and editing skills required.
• Ability to adapt and pick up new techniques.
• Create and implement special promotions and offers to increase ticket and bar purchases.
• Contribute to audience development initiatives using psychographic and demographic targets, as well as niche groups and organizations, working to diversify and expand audiences.
• Assist in design and ensure that all collateral materials, including ad creative, posters, bar menus, logos, postcards, graphics, and sales collateral, conform to accepted standards of accuracy, clarity, impact, sponsor recognition, timeliness, and style following 773/WHIM branding rules and style guidelines.
• Manage eblasts highlighting all WHIM events. 
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with local businesses and sell advertising packages.
• Assist in implementing strategy for and ensure social media coverage in all social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Tick Tok and LinkedIn, which includes creating, editing and publishing content to platforms. This includes connecting with social media influencers for weekly and special event partnerships. 
• Coordinate additional exposure on 3rd party ticketing sites for specific events when necessary.
• Responsible for event presence/calendar, including performer lineup, content, and sponsor placement. 
• Other activities that may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Director.

EXPERIENCE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Entry-level marketing experience.
• Self-start who can work independently as well as in a hybrid work team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Unparalleled communication, writing, and editing skills required.
• Google Ad Words.
• Database management.
• Social media platforms.
• Adobe Creative suite and video editing software.
• Website design/navigation preferred.
• An interest in the hospitality industry and the Chicago Arts Community.
• Knowledge of email marketing platforms, MailChimp preferred.
• An interest in hospitality and the Chicago Theatre Community.