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Summer Digital Marketing Apprentice Jobs in Chicago, IL

Program Specialist

Chicago, IL ยท Hybrid

$50K - $60K/yr

Bachelor's degree in digital marketing, computer science, project management, or a related field ... Summer Hours * Parental Leave * Tuition Reimbursement * Sabbatical Program * Professional ...

Program Specialist

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Bachelor's degree in digital marketing, computer science, project management, or a related field ... Summer Hours * Parental Leave * Tuition Reimbursement * Sabbatical Program * Professional ...

The Marketing & Sales Summer Intern will support theSterigenicsCommercial Team by contributing to ... Assistwith promotional activities across digital channels to increase brand awareness and lead ...

Brand Design Intern

Chicago, IL ยท Hybrid

$20/hr

... summer. In this role, you'll support creative projects across digital design, social content, and brand storytelling while working closely with designers, marketers, and cross-functional teams. This ...

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This summer, we are opening our first flagship retail and cafe experience at 212 E. Ontario in ... digital reinforce one another. * You have experience building and managing teams. * You have ...

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How much do summer digital marketing apprentice jobs pay per hour?

As of May 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer digital marketing apprentice in Chicago, IL is $12.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.40 and $13.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Summer Digital Marketing Apprentice vs Digital Marketing Intern?

AspectSummer Digital Marketing ApprenticeDigital Marketing Intern
CredentialsTypically enrolled in marketing, communications, or related programsOften students or recent graduates in similar fields
Work EnvironmentTemporary summer program, often part-time or full-timeInternship, usually during academic breaks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by marketing agencies, companies, and startups for summer projectsCommon in corporate marketing departments and agencies

The Summer Digital Marketing Apprentice and Digital Marketing Intern roles are similar, both targeting students or recent graduates seeking practical experience. The apprentice role often emphasizes structured training during summer, while internships may vary in scope and duration. Both positions provide valuable industry exposure and skill development.

What are the most commonly searched types of Summer Digital Marketing jobs in Chicago, IL? The most popular types of Summer Digital Marketing jobs in Chicago, IL are:
What cities near Chicago, IL are hiring for Summer Digital Marketing Apprentice jobs? Cities near Chicago, IL with the most Summer Digital Marketing Apprentice job openings:
Infographic showing various Summer Digital Marketing Apprentice job openings in Chicago, IL as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 58% In-person, 21% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $26,783 per year, or $12.9 per hour.

Program Specialist

Freeosk

Chicago, IL โ€ข Hybrid

$50K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Hello, Program Specialist!

Freeosk is looking for a Program Specialist to join our Consumer Experience team. Our ideal candidate has experience supporting digital media execution, performing quality assurance, and coordinating operational workflows to ensure accurate, ontime delivery across complex systems.

About the Role

The Program Specialist supports the Experience Execution team by managing updates to digital media settings, schedules, and deployment workflows within internal content management systems. This role serves as the final quality checkpoint before digital media reaches production-performing detailed QA reviews, validating readiness, and executing deployments with precision.

Through exceptional attention to detail and operational rigor, this role ensures digital media programs are delivered exactly as contracted, reinforcing reliability and trust across internal teams and clientfacing workflows.ย 

This is a hybrid role that involves going into our office 2 days a week. We will consider candidates in Chicago, IL and Bentonville, AR.

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 annually (based on experience)

Key Responsibilities
  • Assemble, validate, and deploy digital media assets across instore tablet and kiosk networks
  • Manage execution and delivery tasks to ensure deployments are accurate, timely, and aligned with program requirements
  • Perform detailed QA checks as the final review step before media reaches production
  • Verify media settings, schedules, and configurations to ensure errorfree execution
  • Partner crossfunctionally with Client Success, Technology, Operations, and Engineering teams to coordinate deployments
  • Monitor deployments, proactively identify issues, and escalate blockers to minimize downstream impact
  • Support rapid issue resolution to maintain delivery quality and program reliability
What Success Looks Like
  • Deployment milestones are delivered on time, errorfree, and fully aligned with program requirements
  • Media settings and schedules are accurately created and maintained, ensuring correct timing, targeting, and programming across networks
  • QA reviews consistently catch issues before deployment, reducing rework and risk
  • Deep subjectmatter expertise is developed in Freeosk media configuration and system behaviors
  • Crossfunctional partners rely on you as a dependable, detailoriented execution partner who communicates clearly and proactively
Your Skills, Background, and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in digital marketing, computer science, project management, or a related field preferred
  • 1+ years of experience in quality assurance, digital media operations, software QA, or related workflows
  • Strong proficiency with Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, including data organization and validation
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple versions, priorities, and changes

Nice to Have

  • Experience with content management systems (CMS)
  • Exposure to Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
  • Background in agency or CPG media management environments
Our Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) Match Program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Work From Home Stipend
  • ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Summer Hours
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Sabbatical Program
  • Professional Development
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Social events
Who Are We?

Freeosk Experiential Retail Media is a marketing technology platform helping brands and retailers influence shopper behavior through immersive, in-store discovery. By combining physical product trial, digital media, and identity-based measurement, Freeosk transforms everyday product moments into opt-in, high-impact engagements that convert curiosity into purchase and engagement into measurable business outcomes.

With more than a decade of in-store experience and millions of one-to-one shopper interactions, Freeosk is leading discovery at scale across top retail environments. From Fortune 100 brands to emerging innovators, we partner with marketers and retail media networks to drive incremental sales through identifiable, closed-loop experiences that bridge physical and digital.

Headquartered in Chicago, Freeosk employees can be found all across the country thanks to our flex-work structure. This has allowed us to create an authentic, cross-disciplinary team of engineers, creatives, strategists, data scientists, and retail experts.ย 

As retail media evolves, Freeosk is redefining what in-store engagement can be when physical interactions fuel digital intelligence.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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