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Digital Marketing Intern

Learning Resources Ltd, Vernon Hills, IL, United States


Digital Marketing Intern Intern Learning Resources, Vernon Hills, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1936

About Learning Resources:

We are on a mission to bring learning to life! We are Learning Resources®, and we have been helping parents and teachers build generations of amazing kids since 1984. Voted among the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the last four consecutive years, we’re a 150-person strong, family-owned company on a mission to bring learning to life with our award-winning products, including Toy of the Year winners Tumble Trax®, Botley® the Coding Robot, and Coding Critters™. From ABCs and 123s to fine motor and STEM skills, our educational toys offer kids the building blocks they need to succeed in school and develop a lifelong love of learning. We pride ourselves on being committed to our employee’s personal and professional development, a thriving culture and a diverse, creative atmosphere. Along with our culture and competitive benefits package, we offer opportunities for training and development by Harvard and UCLA professors as well as in-demand, motivating external speakers. We are looking for professionals who are truly just kids at heart! We hope you’ll come join our award-winning team today!

Position Description:

We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Digital Marketing Intern to join our team this summer. In this role, you’ll support content creation and optimization across our brand websites and key retailer platforms. Your work will help improve organic discoverability through traditional search (SEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), retailer search, and AI-assisted discovery experiences.

You’ll collaborate with the web team, brand marketers, and creative partners to produce clear, accurate, and search-friendly content. You’ll also use tools like Microsoft Copilot to accelerate drafting and content iteration—while learning how to verify accuracy, follow brand standards, and write responsibly for real-world publishing.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Draft and refresh content across our brand sites, including product detail pages, category pages, landing pages, and blog posts

Assist with keyword research and topic/intent mapping to support content planning and updates.

Help ensure product content is consistent and accurate across channels (websites, retailer listings, internal sources).

Participate in content audits to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or opportunities to strengthen organic performance.

Use AI tools (like Copilot/ChatGPT) to create first drafts, variations, summaries, and structured SEO/GEO content.

Edit, fact-check, and refine AI-generated drafts to match product details, brand voice, and content guidelines.

Requirements/Preferences:

Completed 2 years of college with a strong interest in a marketing career.

Interest in or experience in digital marketing and SEO

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Comfortable using AI-assisted tools like Copilot or ChatGPT for drafting and iteration.

Highly detail-oriented, good problem-solving skills.

Highly organized; able to track multiple projects at once.

Team player who likes to have fun!

We are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer.

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