At Launch That, we invest in ourselves and our community. For the fourth year in a row, we were recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orlando Sentinel! Launch That was founded in 2007 as an entrepreneurial digital marketing startup that's grown from two founders in a garage to almost 100 digital, tech, creative and content professionals in the heart of downtown Orlando.

Launch That covers 100% of the premium cost for employee-only medical coverage for all full-time benefit eligible team members! We also offer 100% employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance, competitive compensation, paid time off, 20 days of paid parental leave after 90 days, a 401k retirement plan, paid volunteer opportunities and more! 

We work hard and appreciate work/life balance, so all of our team members enjoy a company-wide Holiday Break from December 24th - January 1st each year! 

Launch That embraces a hybrid flexible workplace environment which consists of work-from-home opportunities, with 3 recommended in-office days (T, W, TH) to maximize team collaboration and 2 WFH days (M, F). We believe in offering ongoing flexibility when it comes to the things that happen in life, like childcare, doctor appointments and the joys of homeownership!  

About This Role
Looking for an opportunity for hands-on experience as in digital marketing? Then our Social Media Marketing internship may be for you! This internship runs for 4 months and pays $12.50 per hour. The Social Media Marketing Intern must be able to work up to 29 hours a week in a hybrid and flexible workplace.

The Social Media Marketing Intern will execute digital marketing and communication strategies, under general supervision, across one or more of Launch That projects. This position follows established procedures and is a hybrid position.

• Support Senior Marketing Strategist with strategic content planning and campaign development, dedicating substantial time to developing social media content and managing communities across various platforms 
• Generate engaging and relevant content for owned social media platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, Youtube and more.
• Create visually appealing graphics and videos to enhance social media posts and support paid social media initiatives.
• Write captions and copy for social media posts. 
• Assist in managing and scheduling social media posts across owned platforms.
• Moderate and manage requests to join private Facebook support groups.
• Responds to comments across owned social channels, providing additional resources and nurturing leads as dictated by our business goals.
• Actively monitors and reports on overall social campaign performance using multiple sources (RivalIQ, Facebook Insights, Google Analytics, Salesforce, etc.) Relies on data to make decisions, identify key trends and potential growth opportunities.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends and competitor activities.
• Assist in generating high-level strategy and tactical plans to support the business through a social-first lens.

Quality Impact

• Work is closely reviewed by peers or Director of Marketing upon completion.

Team Impact

• Work collaboratively with team members in your department and cross-departmentally to gain diverse viewpoints. This is an essential investment into our culture and includes identifying needs, pooling strengths and insights and evaluating data for inclusive goal completion to benefit the team and company's strategic goals.
• Collaborate with marketing team members to achieve collective goals. 
• Communicate findings and key results with other members of the marketing team.
• Work with the project management team to understand time scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Copywriting experience and/or superior written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or other social media platforms.
• Must have experience managing an organization’s social media account.
• Strong analytical and creative abilities: We’re looking to develop and implement fresh ideas backed by data.
• Basic design skills & experience with Canva preferred.
• Proficient in G Suite.
• Proven ability to work well independently or in a group, is a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality, error-free work.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• A desire to grow and take initiative to help others as team priorities shift.
• Agility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Expertise/skills with both learning and sharing.
• Professional and adept, with the ability to embrace technology and automation.
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and analyze tasks.
• Adept at taking direction and applying it with accuracy and innovation.
• Culture champion
  • An individual who exemplifies our core values and cultural values, like honesty, trust, having a good work ethic and pursuit of continuous self-improvement. These are demonstrated through expertise professionalism, autonomy and mentorship when approaching the responsibilities assigned below and in interactions with others.
  • A patient and strategic thinker with the keen ability to prioritize and focus.

Bonus Qualifications

• 1 year of demonstrated experience in social media marketing and/or email marketing.
• Pursuing additional education in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or another related field. This could be a Bachelor's degree, online certificate courses, etc.
• Familiarity with social media management tools such as Buffer, Hootsuite, Social Sprout or another social scheduling tool.
• Strong Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel skills.

Why Work @ Launch That?

• Our Mission and Vision: Launch That is an established leader in the world of digital marketing! Our vision is to build the most valuable digital brands. We believe we will achieve this by connecting people to extraordinary resources.
• Our Team: Launch That's core talent is exceptional. Many team members have 10 years of experience in digital industries across extremely competitive business lines. We believe that our work starts and ends with our team — and it's that focus that makes us one of the best places to work, not just in Orlando, but in the country.
• Our Culture: We’re a close-knit, interactive company with a passion to build something special. We offer a vibrant and fun culture that focuses on relationships and collaboration. Throughout the year, we host unique, fun events where we celebrate our successes. We donate our time and talents to helping our community at large.
• Our Flexible Workplace: Our flexible workplace model consists of work-from-home opportunities with in-office days to maximize team collaboration. We believe in offering ongoing flexibility when it comes to the things that happen in life, like childcare, doctor appointments and the joys of homeownership!
• Our Office: Our state-of-the-art workplace, which we designed and own ourselves, offers a unique break room with complimentary Xbox, arcade games, hot beverages on demand, fountain drinks, and a robust snack bar!

If this sounds interesting to you, please submit your resume!