Mpls.St.Paul Magazine is in search of a Sales and Marketing Intern to support our Sales and Marketing team across email marketing, sales support, research, data management, and promotional projects.
Job Description: This paid position ($16.37/hour) is 12–20 hours per week and offers hands-on experience across both sales and marketing. The intern will work on a variety of projects, including building and proofreading email campaigns, researching prospective clients, maintaining CRM data, creating and updating sales materials, and supporting ongoing marketing initiatives.
This role is a good fit for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with data, and able to follow instructions carefully. Interns will gain practical experience in marketing, sales, project coordination, and the day-to-day workings of a print magazine and digital publishing platform. This position reports to the Client Relations Specialist and the Marketing Manager.
Internship Dates: This year, we will be offering a 6-month hybrid internship starting early November through May.
Your Role:
- Assist with email marketing campaigns, including building, proofreading, testing, and reporting.
- Research prospective advertisers and sales opportunities.
- Maintain and organize CRM data, contact lists, and sales information.
- Create and update PowerPoint presentations, sales materials, and internal documents.
- Use Excel to organize, clean, and analyze sales and marketing data.
- Proofread marketing and sales materials for accuracy and consistency.
- Support the Sales and Marketing team with client requests, research, and ongoing projects.
- Follow project instructions and complete assignments accurately and on deadline.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Junior standing or above preferred, ideally pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, business, journalism, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
- Ability to follow instructions carefully and ask questions when clarification is needed.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Clear written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Comfortable balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Interest in marketing, sales, media, and the Twin Cities business community.
- CRM or email marketing experience is helpful but not required.
To Apply: Please attach a cover letter and current resume. Please include the date you can start, as well as your Monday through Friday availability, to be considered. We will contact candidates as soon as we are able.
MSP Communications is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.