Chicago Web Marketing Internship Summer 2012

Looking for Chicago Web Marketing & SEO internships? Walker Sands Communications is looking for an energetic detailed-oriented person to serve as a web marketing & SEO intern for an unpaid 13-week summer 2012 internship at its Chicago office.

WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR SUMMER 2012 WEB MARKETING & SEO INTERNSHIPS.

Internship Benefits

Candidates looking to gain valuable, resume-ready experience with one of Chicago's top web marketing & SEO agencies are encouraged to apply.

At the end of the day, you will be able to add these bullets to your resume:

  • Assisted with the deployment and maintenance of numerous B2B and B2C web site programs
  • Helped launch targeted social media programs for businesses through Chicago and nationwide
  • Provided strategic insights on brand strategy and content development for numerous brands

    • Responsibilities

    Our web marketing & SEO intern will be responsible for website content management, marketing support, reporting and analytics assistance, and search engine optimization (SEO) tasks.

    The intern will be involved in some analytical tasks, such as data reporting, so an appreciation for quantitative due diligence is expected.


    Who We are Looking For

    You should have a keen sense of marketing at both a conceptual and tactical level, as most of your responsibilities will fall in line with positioning brands to a web audience. You must have a proficiency in writing that lends itself to the web.

    Working knowledge of social media (Twitter, Facebook, blogs, LinkedIn, etc.) as it applies to the business world is a plus.

    Some knowledge of the fundamentals of search engines and search engine optimization (SEO) is a plus; a willingness to learn SEO fundamentals even better.


    Experience Required

  • Completing (or have recently completed) undergraduate coursework in marketing communications, advertising, branding, or web development
  • Preferably a junior or senior, but others will be considered based on level of experience
  • Previous marketing experience highly preferred
  • Top notch writing skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment
  • Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Positive attitude in a detail-oriented environment
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office, social media, web publishing (blogging), and internet best practices


    • Web Marketing & SEO Internship Details

  • This is an unpaid internship position. We do not cover housing or travel expenses.
  • The length of the web internship will be from May 14 to August 10, with some flexibility based on student schedules.
  • The internship work week will be 20 hours per week, with flexibility due to schedules.

    • Career Path

    Summer interns may have the opportunity to transition to a full-time position after graduation. This depends on internship performance and Walker Sands' hiring needs.

    How to Apply

    Please send a cover letter and resume to HR@walkersands.com. In the cover letter, explain why you are a perfect candidate, double bonus if you can do it in 140 characters. Resumes must list your GPA and applicable work experience.

    Please write Chicago Web Marketing & SEO Internship in the subject line of your email.