Brand Marketing Intern
Chicago, IL, US, 60601
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.
What You’ll Do:
As an intern at James Hardie, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, whether it be HR, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, IT, or another function. This is a 12-week paid internship program designed to provide you with valuable insights into the industry, enhance your skills, and prepare you for a successful career. You will work closely with experienced professionals, contributing to real projects that impact our business. Additionally, you will have access to exclusive mentoring opportunities to help guide your professional development.
General Responsibilities:
- Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks.
- Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives.
- Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation.
- Engage in team meetings and share ideas.
- Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards.
Functional Responsibilities: Brand Marketing
Brand Team Engagement:
- Engage in group calls and contribute fresh ideas that can enhance the brand’s standing.
- Support teams to plan, develop, and execute marketing initiatives.
- Assist with projects related to branding, content creation, and social media marketing.
Brand Marketing Social Media Audit:
- Work with the social media and content team to audit historical content to drive evolved strategy and brand standards evolution
Product Marketing Asset Development:
- Support planning and execution of product photography and video projects to support portfolio education and standards
Retail Marketing Brand Asset Management:
- Support retail.com branding, assets and messaging to drive cohesion across Lowes and Home Depot sites for the James Hardie brand
What You’ll Bring:
- Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and May 2027 (rising junior or rising senior).
- Demonstrated strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.00
- Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2025.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Marketing
- Demonstrated experience evaluating marketing strategy and creative execution
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and time management skills
- Curiosity and passion, with the ability to bring fresh thinking and ideas and perspective to the table
What You’ll Receive:
- As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $22 to $25. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and may change over time.
- Full-time work experience and competitive pay
- Meaningful projects
- Mentorship and guidance
- Feedback and evaluation
- Company culture
- Networking opportunities and skill development
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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