Marketing and Data Analysis Intern

Position Overview

Grassroots Midwest is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing & Data Analysis Intern to support digital communications, audience engagement, research, and campaign analytics efforts.

This internship offers direct exposure to political consulting and strategic communications work, including social media strategy, content development, voter and audience data analysis, reporting, and research projects. Interns will work closely with team members on active client initiatives and internal growth strategies.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, curious, creative, comfortable working with data, and interested in the intersection of communications, politics, advocacy, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and scheduling of digital and social media content
• Support marketing campaigns through audience research and engagement tracking
• Analyze digital performance metrics including impressions, click-through rates, engagement, and audience growth
• Help prepare client-facing reports and campaign summaries
• Conduct research on public policy issues, legislative activity, demographics, and stakeholder groups
• Assist with voter data, geographic targeting, and audience segmentation projects
• Monitor media trends, political developments, and online conversations relevant to client work
• Support internal marketing initiatives, branding efforts, and website updates
• Organize and maintain marketing and research databases
• Collaborate with team members on special projects and campaign execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in marketing, communications, political science, public relations, data analytics, journalism, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, data sets, and analytics platforms
• Interest in politics, public affairs, advocacy, or strategic communications
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, El Toro, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, or CRM systems is a plus

What Interns Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in political consulting and public affairs
• Exposure to real-world campaign and advocacy strategy
• Experience interpreting marketing and audience analytics
• Opportunities to contribute directly to client-facing work
• Mentorship from professionals in communications, grassroots advocacy, and strategy
• Portfolio-building projects and professional development opportunities

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Brief writing sample or portfolio (if available)
• Short statement describing your interest in political consulting, communications, social media management, or data analysis