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Successful Farming, Marketing ApprenticeJob Description
About the People Inc. Apprentice Program:
The People Inc. Apprentice Program empowers Iowa’s next generation of creators, innovators, and problem-solvers. Rooted in Des Moines and open to students across the state, it bridges classroom learning with real-world impact, offering apprentices the chance to grow with purpose while helping People Inc. shape the future of media, technology, and storytelling.
People Inc. is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and representing the communities that we serve. We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to apply.
This is a paid Apprenticeship, offering $15/hour.
Eligibility Requirements:
Junior, Senior or recent graduate at an accredited college or university
Located in the state of Iowa
Available to work 15-20 hours per week, September 7, 2026 - May 22, 2027
Ability to spend at least 1 day a week on site in our DSM office
Access to your own housing and transportation to/from the DSM office
About the Team:
Successful Farming is the founding brand of People Inc. America’s largest digital and print publisher. First published in 1902, Successful Farming has been trusted by farmers and ranchers for more than 120 years. The Successful Farming team holds a unique position within People Inc. as the only business-to-business brand, serving the diverse business, production, and family information needs of the families who make farming and ranching their business.
About the Role:
As a Successful Farming Marketing Apprentice, you will work closely with the Successful Farming marketing team to create and update marketing materials and support advertising client-facing initiatives. You will help recap complex sold marketing campaigns that incorporate multiple elements, such as print, podcast, and digital for clients and business partners, providing clear insights and recommendations. You will also contribute to an internal research panel project with a goal of expanding our marketing research capabilities. This role supports the business development side of the organization and offers hands-on exposure to how integrated marketing programs are developed, executed, and evaluated.
Apprentice Responsibilities will Include:
Creating, updating, and organizing marketing and sales support materials
Recapping integrated marketing campaigns across print, digital, podcast, and other channels, including performance insights and recommendations
Supporting an internal research panel project from beginning to end, including participant recruiting, outreach, survey sampling, data cleanup, and assisting with reporting.
About You:
Candidates for this role should have:
An interest in marketing and/or sales prior coursework, internships, or student-level experience is a plus
A basic understanding of digital media concepts (CPMs, CTR and common digital media industry terminology) or a willingness to learn
Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Open to new challenges and excited to grow within a fast-paced, expanding, and constantly evolving organization
Creative and driven self-starter that can take direction and run with it, asking questions up front to ensure you’re able to complete the task successfully
Motivated problem solver who will proactively troubleshoot and create solution
Experience with Google & Microsoft Suites
Some experience with digital media is a plus but not required
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].
The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
#NMG#Skills Required
- Junior, Senior, or recent graduate at an accredited college or university
- Interest in marketing and/or sales prior coursework or internships
- Basic understanding of digital media concepts
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Experience with Google & Microsoft Suites
- Some experience with digital media
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People Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with company-funded HSAs, mental-health resources, and dental/vision are emphasized, with transgender-inclusive coverage also listed. Inclusive family-building support via Progyny further strengthens the health offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Fully paid parental leave, adoption and fertility benefits via Progyny, Care.com backup care, and onsite mother’s rooms (where applicable) are called out. These offerings reflect broad support for a range of family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid sick days and holidays, plus flexible schedules and summer hours are highlighted. These options indicate breadth in paid leave and scheduling flexibility.
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What We Do
People Inc. is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc. brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
Why Work With Us
People Inc. has a people-first mentality - our audience, our employees, our teams. We take our role of providing the best content across the best brands very seriously and we are always looking to make sure that our teams have the space to be creative, innovate and try out new things.
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