What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Intern position at Douglas Electrical Components?
SUMMARY: Douglas Electrical Components is a B2B manufacturing company in Randolph, NJ that provides interconnect solutions to OEMs and research institutions. Its subsidiary, Electronic Products Industries, Inc., based in Newburyport, MA, offers complementary solutions. We are seeking a Marketing Intern at our Randolph location to support content updates, brand development, and social media execution for Douglas. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in B2B marketing, content strategy, and brand communication, especially in the evolving AI-influenced marketing landscape. This role is ideal for an undergraduate or recent graduate looking to grow their marketing skills in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns
- Write and proofread content for social media posts, blogs, and other marketing collateral
- Help maintain CRM platform
- Qualify incoming leads
- Attend and contribute to interdepartmental meetings focused on marketing-sales alignment
- Participate in meetings with external agencies and vendors
- Engage in both formal and informal training sessions
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with social media platforms used in a business context (LinkedIn, Instagram)
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn new software and marketing concepts
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Creative thinking and content creation
- Adaptability to new tools and technologies
- Team collaboration and communication
- Organizational and time management skills
- Professionalism in cross-functional and client-facing interactions
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in marketing, communications, English, or a related field
- Experience with CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce) is a plus
- Interest or experience in AI-driven marketing tools is a plus
- Graphic design or video production skills are a bonus
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Stand under 1/3 of the time.
- Walk under 1/3 of the time.
- Required to sit for long periods of time.
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
- Reach with hands and arms 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
- Talk or hear 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
- Lift up to 20 pounds under 1/3 of the time.
- The above physical demands include duties such as sitting at workstation using PC, making and receiving phone inquiries, packing files, moving within company to communicate with other departments.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
- Moderate noise (examples: business offices with computers and printers, light traffic and visits to factory).
- Some travel (1-3%) to various training courses may be required during the year.