Summer 2027 Intern - Marketing-Earned Media Specialist (AI)

Location: Hybrid role based in Bloomington, Illinois; interns must reside within the continental U.S. for the duration of the 10-week summer internship.

Salary: $22 per hour. Selected interns may also receive a $2,000 stipend, minus applicable taxes.

Company

hirify.global provides insurance and financial services while investing in customer relationships and community initiatives.

What you will do

• Support earned media for marketing campaigns across sports, gaming, entertainment, and other areas.
• Provide creative feedback and guidance to internal and external creative partners.
• Monitor hirify.global brand mentions and conduct competitive monitoring.
• Identify emerging opportunities in public relations and marketing.
• Contribute to AI workflows and use measurement tools to assess earned media impact.
• Participate in real-time activation war rooms and cross-functional special projects.

Requirements

• Must be a full-time student enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate program throughout the internship.
• Current junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in public relations, communications, marketing or advertising, journalism, sports marketing, or sports management; sophomores may be considered with a 4.0 GPA.
• GPA of 3.5–4.0, listed on the resume.
• Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, decision-making, time management, and adaptability skills.
• PowerPoint and social media proficiency, along with knowledge of public relations.
• Must be eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. immediately; visa or U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Knowledge of Associated Press writing style.

Culture & Benefits

• Ten-week internship running from June 2 through August 11, 2027.
• Monday–Friday schedule of 38.75 hours per week, with availability expected for the full internship and minimal interruptions.
• Hybrid work arrangement combining home and office work; relocation benefits are not provided.
• Mentoring, professional development, networking, and direct career experience.
• Life Leave, military leave, 401(k) savings plan, commuter benefits, wellness programs, company holidays, and community grant and matching gift programs.

Hiring process

• Competitive candidates may be invited to a pre-screening video.
• Selected candidates progress through two interview rounds.