Communications & Marketing Intern

Title: Communications & Marketing Intern

Location: Home Office, 311 N. Green Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Article Student Living is excited to invite you to our 2027 internship program! We are recruiting a Marketing & Communications Intern to join our Marketing team for Summer 2027. You will collaborate with the marketing team across social media, outreach, digital advertising, web, and external communications, supporting our communities from lease-up through stabilized operations.

This 10-week internship program will run from June 7th to August 12th, 2027.

The program will include lunch-and-learns, systems training, and an end-of-internship project presentation.

You will report to the VP, Marketing & Communications.

You will work on-site at our Chicago, IL office 4–5 days a week, with potential travel up to 10% of the time.

Compensation for this role is $22/hour.

Your Mission:

• Support social media management, including content planning, posting, community engagement, and performance tracking across platforms
• Assist with outreach marketing initiatives that build awareness and engagement with students, universities, and local partners
• Help plan, launch, and monitor digital advertising campaigns, reporting on results and optimization opportunities
• Support website and SEO management, including content updates, keyword research, and site performance analysis
• Contribute to external communications such as newsletters, announcements, press materials, and resident-facing messaging
• Collaborate with different teams to understand and achieve their marketing goals
• Maintain brand standards across all channels and communications
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Your Background:

Pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field (preferred)

Experience with social media or outreach marketing is a plus

Rising juniors and seniors preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate across departments and summarize information

Your Style:

Analytical and Creative - You like producing creative solutions to new challenges and like to live in the gray.

Diligent and Productive - You compose yourself and complete tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate with individuals across all levels.

Motivated - You invest extra energy to reach your goals because you take pride in your work.

Team Player - You unite with teammates and help when needed.

Article Student Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. This policy is without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources team.