Intern - Digital Marketing

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.

We are looking for a Digital Marketing Intern.  This internship will provide on- the- job experience in our corporate office in Lake Zurich, IL.  This candidate will be enrolled in Marketing with an emphasis in Digital Marketing.  The Digital Marketing Intern will have a projected graduation date in 2025 or 2026.  

This Digital Marketing internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills he or she may have acquired in school related to his or her area of interest and apply them in a professional setting. Throughout this internship, you will be exposed to a variety of Digital Marketing functions and projects.

You must be an incoming Junior or Senior in a college or university working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing with an emphasis on Digital Marketing and have a 3.0 or better grade point average.

The Digital Marketing Intern Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and respond to social media comments and messages.

• Help to maintain and update email lists, ensuring data accuracy.

• Work on basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tasks to improve brand's online presence.

• Acquire basic knowledge of Cantico platform and implement various website updates.

• Perform an audit of ECHO.com and third-party ecommerce product content, offering recommendations for consistency across all platforms.

• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently both verbally and compositionally. 
• Exercise fair judgement, discretion, and strict confidentiality.
• Teamwork oriented; dedicated to supporting the team.
• Self-starter with “Can Do” attitude.

Desired Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of website front-end user experience. (UX)
• Basic understanding of SEO principles.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok) and social media marketing trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Teams).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Able to currently work in the United States.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Education: Must be enrolled in a Marketing Bachelor's Degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.