1871 - Social and Video Marketing Intern

The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn't about the fire. It's about what happened next. It was a remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects, and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations – born of passion and practical ingenuity – shaped Chicago and the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day.

1871 inspires, equips, and supports founders, growth scalers, and innovators in building great businesses. We deliver unfair advantages at scale. The team supports members made up of Chicago's brightest digital designers, engineers, and leaders shaping new technologies, disrupting old business models, and resetting the boundaries of what's possible.

Come to a place where you can share ideas, make mistakes, partner with others, work hard, grow professionally, and change the world with a bit of luck. If that sounds like you, join us!

1871 seeks a professionally driven, creative, and highly motivated intern to support our Marketing Team.

Time Commitment

This internship is from June 5 to August 7, 2025, and is virtual with occasional on-site collaboration. Hours and time commitment may be flexible if agreed upon by the supervisor and the internship candidate prior to the start of the internship.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, editing, and scheduling social media content across platforms, including YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter)
• Support video capture, editing, and production for social media posts and campaigns
• Monitor social channels for engagement opportunities and foster community interaction
• Research industry and emerging social media trends for content creation
• Track social media performance metrics and prepare reports
• Help refine 1871’s social media pages to align with branding goals
• Assist in building relationships with influencers for event collaborations
• Provide administrative support to the marketing team

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Film, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Must be based in or near Chicago with availability to work in person 2-3 days a week
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Film, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Proficient in video editing platforms such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar tools
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices
• Creative storyteller with the ability to craft engaging social media content
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable engaging in front of the camera when needed for content creation

• Letters of recommendation from our leadership team.
• College credit (upon school approval).
• Work with some of the best and brightest entrepreneurs and startups in the country.
• Develop in-demand skills and enhance your resume with hands-on experience.