Chicago Scholars Content Crew Independent Contractor

Welcome to the 2026 Chicago Scholars Content Crew Application! We're thrilled that you're interested in working with us as a member of the Content Crew! Before you begin the application, please review the information listed below. Program Description The Chicago Scholars Content Crew is a year-long program that will support three current Scholars as they grow as content creators and contribute to Chicago Scholars’ online presence.

Every month, the Content Crew will participate in planning meetings with Marketing and Communications staff; draft, submit, and respond to feedback on at least one quality piece of content; and respond to Chicago Scholars’ content needs as they arise. Once a quarter, Content Crew members and other CS interns will attend professional development workshops that will focus on skill-building and/or career exploration. Content is intentionally undefined to encourage applications from Scholars with a wide variety of skills.

If you can make stuff that would work for Chicago Scholars’ website, newsletters, or social media, we want to hear from you. Graphic designers, videographers, photographers, writers, and artists of all kinds are encouraged to apply. Learning Objectives By the end of the program, Content Crew members will: · Build a portfolio of professional-level content that can be used to apply to other jobs and internships · Develop a professional working relationship with Chicago Scholars staff · Grow as a creative professional and better understand what it means to work in media and marketing · Gain insight into how data and metrics are used to guide creative decisions in a marketing department · Understand how to collaborate as part of a team and use an editorial calendar to inform creative decisions