WGI Marketing Internship
Dates: January 27th – April 13th
Applications Due: November 8th
Overview
WGI Sport of the Arts is the world’s premier organization producing indoor color guard, percussion, and winds competitions. As a marketing intern, you will be an integral part of developing and executing both digital and print media that will be distributed to WGI’s target audience. You will also help market and execute the biggest indoor marching arts event of the year.
Job Description
- Assist in the production of digital and print assets
- Distribution of digital content and communication with WGI crews
- Work directly with the marketing team to develop and implement seasonal strategies
- Monitoring and organizing social media analytics
Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Google Docs & Sheets
- Minor Graphic Design Experience Preferred
- Excellent Writing and Communication Skills
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Positive Attitude & a Love of the Marching Arts
Expectations
WGI Marketing Interns are expected to work the following:
- Approximately 13-15 hours a week at our Headquarters in Dayton, OH, during a standard 9 am – 5 pm workday.
- WGI will work around your school schedule.
- Local Power Regional Event(s) (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) if applicable
- WGI World Championships in April (Includes up to seven 14-16 hour days)
- If the intern is marching with a winter unit, they must be available the entirety of both World Championships weekends.
Academic Credit
If your school offers academic credit for an internship, WGI will work with you and your school to ensure you can receive the credit.
Compensation
Payment will be submitted monthly based on an hourly rate, and weekly hours will be determined by the Intern and the WGI Marketing Team.
Apply
Submit resume and cover letter to Brent Flynn, Marketing and Communications Manager, by November 8. Applicants will be interviewed virtually or in person as determined by WGI on a case-by-case basis.
Questions/Contact
Brent Flynn, Marketing and Communications Manager, Brent@wgi.org
Additional Opportunities
WGI Freelance Writer
Overview
This is a great year-round opportunity for anyone seeking to gain exposure and write about the marching arts. WGI offers freelance and contracted writing positions to keep WGI’s audience up-to-date on the latest color guard, percussion, and winds news. Writers will be assigned stories and asked to pitch article ideas for website features and event coverage.
Job Description
- Write Features and Gather Media on Assigned Topics for WGI
- Conduct Research on Various Marching Arts Topics
- Communicate With and Interview Various Directors and Groups Within WGI
Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and/or Google Docs
- Excellent Writing and Communication Skills
Compensation
WGI pays writers a fixed rate per feature
Apply
Submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to Brent Flynn, Marketing and Communications Manager. Applicants will be determined by WGI on a case-by-case basis.
Brent Flynn, Marketing and Communications Manager, Brent@wgi.org
