Content and Marketing Intern

Location: Peoria, IL

Hours: 10–15 hours per week

Employment: Paid Internship

Pay: $16/hour

Internship Term: September 1 – December 2026

Schedule: In-person only

Ideal Candidate: Current college student located in Peoria

Potential Extension: Opportunity to continue for an additional semester based on performance

CONTENT & MARKETING INTERN
RC Outfitters | Part-Time | In-Person

Location: Peoria, IL

Hours: 10–15 hours per week

Employment: Paid Internship

Pay: $16/hour

Internship Term: September 1 – December 2026

Schedule: In-person only

Ideal Candidate: Current college student located in Peoria

Weekend Work: Occasional weekends required

Potential Extension: Opportunity to continue for an additional semester based on performance

ABOUT THE ROLE
RC Outfitters is looking for a creative, motivated Content & Marketing Intern to join our marketing team and work directly alongside our Marketing Director. This position is designed for a current college student looking to gain hands‑on experience in content creation, social media, marketing, photography, videography, events, and branding.

This is an in‑person‑only position at RC Outfitters in Peoria, IL, with a commitment of approximately 10–15 hours per week. Occasional weekend work will be required, particularly for events, run club, and other marketing activations.

The primary focus of this position will be creating content and supporting marketing initiatives for RC Outfitters. The intern may also assist with RC Athletic Club (RCAC) content, events, and community initiatives as needed.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, comfortable working independently, and excited to turn ideas into engaging content.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with planning and creating social media content for RC Outfitters

Capture photo and video content in‑store, at events, and throughout the local community

Assist with filming and editing Reels, short‑form videos, and other social content

Help develop creative concepts, campaigns, and content ideas

Create graphics and other visual assets using tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite

Help maintain and organize photo and video content

Assist with product photography and lifestyle content featuring RC Outfitters products and brands

Marketing Support

Assist with monthly marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives

Support email marketing and website content updates

Help coordinate marketing materials, signage, and in‑store promotions

Assist with brand and vendor marketing initiatives

Help track social media and campaign performance

Support general marketing projects and administrative tasks as needed

Assist with brainstorming and developing new marketing ideas for RC Outfitters

RC Athletic Club & Events

Assist with content creation for select RC Athletic Club run clubs, events, and activations

Photograph and film events and community activities

Help with event setup, promotional materials, and other marketing needs

Assist with occasional weekend events and activations

Engage with the local running and fitness community to help tell the RC Outfitters story

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Current college student pursuing Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or a related field preferred

Strong interest in social media and content creation

Creative eye and strong attention to detail

Comfortable taking photos and videos with a phone or camera

Basic experience with Canva, Adobe, CapCut, or similar creative tools

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple projects

Comfortable working independently and taking initiative

Willingness to work occasional weekends for events and content creation

Interest in running, fitness, fashion, lifestyle, or the local community is a plus

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
This internship provides hands‑on, in‑person experience working directly with a marketing professional and exposure to the full marketing process, from brainstorming and content creation to campaign execution, events, social media, email marketing, and analytics.

The intern will have the opportunity to build a professional portfolio, gain real‑world marketing experience, work with athletic and lifestyle brands, and play an active role in growing RC Outfitters and its presence within the local community.

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