Marketing Website Editorial Intern
Job Title: Marketing Website Editorial Intern
Reports to: VP of Marketing, Convention Marketing and Editorial Manager
Time-Period: December 2025 through December 2026
Position Summary:
Experience Grand Rapids is looking for an intern to assist with the project management of website articles across a variety of platforms. The intern in this position will gain real-world experience in working on a successful content marketing team. Experience will include updating and publishing article content to a website, assisting with the article update and review process, as well as working with a fast-paced marketing team. The individual in this position will learn how to effectively utilize project management software (Wrike) to collaborate with team members. This is a great position for those wanting to learn more about brand storytelling and content marketing.
Responsibilities:
Include but are not limited to the following:
- Updating a variety of web article content on ExperienceGR.com
- Project management of various website content, including working with an outside copywriter for assignments
- Inputting final content changes of articles into the Content Management System (CMS)
- Fact checking Experience Grand Rapids published content
- Assist with curation of content for Grand Rapids partnership pages at Michigan.org
- Attend Marketing/Staff team meetings and provide input (as schedule allows)
- Contribute to the social media planning and monitoring process as needed
- Assist the Marketing team as needed
Desired Skill Set:
- Skilled Student –Enrolled student currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in relevant field of study
- Editorial ace – Has a keen eye for grammar and punctuation and what makes a good story
- Passionate Grand Rapidian -Knowledgeable of the Grand Rapids area and what makes it a desirable destination
- Impressive communicator- Above average written and verbal communication skills
- Creative thinker - Provide creative input and positive approach to projects
- Independent worker – Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
- Detail driven - Goes beyond surface level to thoroughly complete tasks and projects
- Marketing maven- Understanding of marketing, social media, branding, tourism, website & social analytics
- Task juggler- Take initiative and capable of managing multiple projects at once by being organized
- Fast learner- Ability to quickly understand position-specific programs
Time Requirements:
- Ability to work 20 hours per week.
- Hybrid position: remote + downtown Grand Rapids office (fully remote is not an option at this time)
- Availability from December 2025- December 2026. We are seeking a student that will not graduate before December 2026 (will be a student for the duration of the internship).
- Possible evening/weekend on-call dates for some events and social monitoring.
Benefits:
- Paid internship
- Paid downtown parking provided for duration of internship
- Work environment conducive to learning, great experience!
Company Culture:
Experience Grand Rapids (EXGR) is the destination marketing organization for Kent County and Grand Rapids, Michigan. As such, the organization promotes the fun attributes that make the area an exciting place to visit like craft beverages, arts & culture, outdoor recreation, food and more. Since EXGR is a promoter of awesome things to do, the company culture is diverse and inclusive, relaxed and friendly, while passionate and hard-working to reach the goal of filling the hotels and attractions with visitors and convention attendees.
Please complete this online application to apply.
The deadline to submit is 11:59 PM on Sunday November 16, 2025.