As we expand our business into a larger studio, we will need marketing help quickly!  We are offering a marketing internship to advanced students for real world experience. Experience working at a photography studio a plus!

About the Company:
We are a family owned and fast growing photography studio specializing primarily in wedding and boudoir photography. We also have real estate, product, and family portrait clients, however this is only a small portion of our revenue.

About the role:

We are looking for students that are well educated, highly motivated and are quick learners to join our team. We are offering a nonpaid internship with possible long term employment depending on your work output. This internship is available only to an advanced business college or MBA students. You would receive real world experience and a chance to work with a small business in the Chicago area.

Intern Job Description:
- Assist in designing and implementing marketing strategies for products and services including brochures, newsletters and tradeshow material.
- Plan and design our new “video” section, including script, recording, editing (or finding company to do so) and publication. We always have some video recorded, but will need additional in-studio footage.

- Design our “grand opening” marketing material (spring 2010). Plan and launch our “Grand Opening” event at our newest studio in Wheeling, Illinois. This will include planning the event from beginning to end, you would own the entire project. Great experience!

Required Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Professional and highly organized.
- Personable and friendly on the phone and in-person.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word.
- Salesmanship.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to finish projects on a deadline.
- Must be able to work comfortably within a team environment.

Schedule:
For consideration, qualified candidates must be available to work 10 to 15 hrs per week, 2-3 days a week.  Flexible hours, but must be set.

Compensation:
This is a non-paid internship. Expected workload is 10-15 hours per week. The term of this internship is 2-3 months with the possibility of future opportunity within our company.

To Apply:
If interested, please email your resume and cover letter. Be sure to include your contact information. Subject of the e-mail should read: “Marketing Intern – Your Name" . Email us at info@plumtreestudio.com