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Brand & Field Marketing Intern

Upland Brewing Company, Bloomington, IN, United States


Upland Brewing Company — Brand & Field Marketing Intern

Position Title: Brand & Field Marketing Intern

Part-Time, Paid Internship

Program Overview The Upland Brewing Company Sales & Marketing Internship is a hands-on opportunity designed for Indiana University students interested in brand marketing, content creation, and on-premise activation within the craft beer industry. This role supports real-world campaigns tied to Upland’s partnerships, events, and retail presence — especially IU Athletics and Bloomington-area activations.

The intern will collaborate directly with the marketing and sales teams to assist with content creation, event execution, brand storytelling, and market support. This role is ideal for students looking to gain practical experience in social media marketing, graphic design, event marketing, and brand strategy.

Compensation & Time Commitment

Schedule: 10 hours per week

Duration: May – January (approx. 40 weeks)Program pauses during school breaks, holidays, and agreed time off

Estimated Total Hours: 400 hours

Key Responsibilities Marketing & Content Creation

Assist in developing social media content including graphics, short-form video, and photography

Support campaign brainstorming and execution for seasonal promotions and IU-related initiatives

Help maintain brand consistency across digital platforms

Capture content at events, tailgates, and brewery locations

Assist with IU tailgates, sampling events, and local activations

Support on-site brand execution and experiential marketing efforts

Help coordinate promotional materials and brand assets

Work alongside sales team to understand market presence and retail strategy

Creative & Digital Support

Create graphics using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar tools

Assist with light video editing and social media formatting

Support internal marketing projects, presentations, and content organization

Required Qualifications

Must be 21+ years old by program start date

Current Indiana University student

Strong time-management and organizational skills

Comfortable appearing on camera and participating in social content

Willingness to work select IU tailgates, events, and occasional evenings/weekends

Passion for marketing, storytelling, and creative collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

Major or coursework in Marketing, Media, Graphic Design, Communications, Advertising, or related field

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) and/or Canva

Basic video editing and content creation skills

Familiarity with social media platforms and trends

Interest in brand marketing, events, or digital marketing

Learning Outcomes & Professional Development

Brand marketing strategy within a regional craft brewery

Event marketing and experiential activations

Content creation workflows from ideation to execution

Sales and marketing collaboration in a real-world business environment

Professional portfolio development with real campaign assets

Internal Timeline March

Finalize role description and approvals

Publish internship listing (IU job boards, LinkedIn, internal channels)

Promote via social media and campus partnerships

April

Select candidate and extend offer

Program Timeline (May – January) Spring Launch (May)

Training and onboarding

Intro to brand voice, tools, and content expectations

Initial event & job shadowing

Increased focus on content creation

Brewery events and market support

Skill development in design and video editing

Fall Activation (August – November)

IU tailgates and major campaign support

Collaboration with sales team on market activations

Winter Wrap-Up (December – January)

Performance review and program recap

Transition planning for next intern cycle

Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal Upland Sales & Marketing Intern is creative, dependable, and excited about storytelling through beer, sports, and community. They are comfortable balancing school with real-world responsibilities, eager to learn, and motivated to contribute ideas while supporting a collaborative team environment.

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