Overview

Who are you?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At OVG, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

The Role: Marketing Intern - Convention Center

Are you looking for an exciting internship experience? Our paid College Associate Program provides real-world experience for students who are interested in the live entertainment industry. After finishing this program, you will have gained broad experience in various aspects of event marketing, digital sponsorship and advertising, website, guest experience, hospitality, social media, and have a strong understanding of the core venue business. You can also expect to apply your academic learning to real-world situations and cultivate your leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $18.00. 

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Responsibilities

More specifically, you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist with posting on the MBCC’s social media channels.
• Assist with creating digital social media content (copy and visual asset selection and creation).
• Enhance the venue’s social media presence by monitoring social media platforms, developing content for posts, and capturing the fan experience through videos or photos during show-days.
• Assist with MBCC website updates including event calendar information, blog posts, video content, advertising & sponsorships, current photos, special announcements and other website content as requested by the Director of Marketing & External Relations.
• Assist with coordinating the MBCC’s digital signage as a resource for sponsorship activations, event-related information, citywide information and/or venue information.
• Assist with servicing event clients, uploading and maintaining digital. advertising/sponsorship content into licensed digital signage content management software and coordinating with IT department for troubleshooting as appropriate.
• Participate in weekly marketing department meetings and assist with planning, tracking, and reporting marketing activities.
• Assist with the development of marketing materials, presentations, reports and research.
• Gain an understanding of the key elements of hospitality and event management on a large scale working with industry professionals.

Time period of Internship:

• January – May 10, 2024
• 20 hours per week (flexible time blocks from Mon-Fri)

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited College or University; Preferably in a Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or Hospitality Management program
• Previous digital and social media marketing experience preferred (school, internship, or professional)
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Acute sense of judgment, tact, and diplomacy
• A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs
• Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying 50 lbs. and occasional sitting.