About Us
The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn't really about the fire. It's about what happened next, 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 not just Chicago but also the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day.
1871 exists to inspire, equip, and support founders, growth scalers, and innovators in building great businesses. We deliver unfair advantages at scale s. The team supports ~420 young companies. 300+ growth stage members and 100+ partners 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!
The 1871 marketing team is looking for a multimedia intern who is a passionate content creator, experienced in social media, and a visual storyteller who demonstrates strong post-production skills, first and foremost, with a solid understanding of the filming production process.
Duties and responsibilities
This role will assist the Creative Producer in a variety of editing projects and help consolidate our current media library and take on an exciting role supporting the marketing department with content creation. Individuals applying for this role must submit their digital portfolios for consideration (a link to a reel or multiple project examples is acceptable as well).
Projects May Include:
Requirements
Benefits
Benefits: Letters of recommendation from our leadership team, college credit ( upon school approval), work with the best and brightest entrepreneurs and startups in the country, develop in-demand skills, and flesh out your resume with Context, Action, and Results
Time: Monday - Thursday, 10 am-4 pm (hours and time commitment may be flexible if agreed upon by the supervisor and the internship candidate prior to the start of the internship)