Marketing & Brand Strategy Intern

What the Internship Looks Like No two days are exactly alike. One day you might be designing graphics for social media, the next you're helping coordinate a community event, photographing new products, or brainstorming ideas for an upcoming campaign. Throughout the internship, you'll: Help develop and execute marketing campaigns across digital, print, email, and in-store channels Create engaging content including social media graphics, blog posts, photography, and short-form videos Support community events, health fairs, and in-store promotions Assist our retail locations with marketing materials and localized outreach Help organize marketing assets, coordinate projects, and keep campaigns moving forward Collaborate with team members across Marketing, Merchandising, and eCommerce Bring fresh ideas while learning how marketing supports a growing multi-brand retail business What We\'re Looking For We\'re looking for someone who\'s eager to learn, willing to jump in wherever needed, and excited to contribute from day one. You\'ll be a great fit if you: Are currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field Enjoy writing, creating content, and telling compelling stories Have experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace, and social media platforms Stay organized and can balance multiple projects and deadlines Take initiative and aren\'t afraid to ask questions Work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team Represent our brands professionally in the community Have a valid driver\'s license and can occasionally lift up to 40 pounds for event setup Paid internship 15-20 hours per week Located in our New Berlin, WI corporate office Three-month minimum commitment with the opportunity to extend based on performance and business needs Why Intern with Midwest Shoe Merchants? You\'ll graduate with more than internship experience—you\'ll leave with real marketing projects, meaningful accomplishments, and a stronger portfolio. You\'ll gain experience in: Social media marketing Content creation Event marketing Retail marketing Community partnerships Brand management Marketing strategy Cross-functional collaboration Along the way, you\'ll work alongside an experienced Marketing team that\'s invested in helping you learn, develop, and succeed. About Midwest Shoe Merchants Midwest Shoe Merchants is a third-generation, family-owned company with more than 70 years of serving customers throughout Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Across our four retail brands and seven locations, we\'re known for delivering exceptional fit, personalized service, and building lasting relationships within the communities we serve. If you\'re looking for an internship where your ideas matter, your work makes a difference, and every day brings something new, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us tell our story-one sole at a time. Candidates may be required to undergo background and/or drug screening as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Midwest Shoe Merchants