Marketing Intern

Overview

The marketing department at Flagger Force is looking to bring on an intern to provide a valuable experience to a student interested in the marketing, communications, and/or public relations industry. The intern will have a specific role and responsibilities to complete and will be required to submit a recap/presentation of their time at Flagger Force to the department head.

The candidate will be splitting their time between all pillars of the marketing department to ensure support is evenly distributed and the intern receives experience in all aspects of the work the department does each day.

Responsibilities

Goals:

• Gain experience in a fast-pace environment for a niche industry.
• Expand skill set in writing, social media, and project management skills.
• Maintain high level of department performance and execution.
• Provide support to marketing team members in completion of projects to meet corporate objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with project management system and spreadsheet
• Assist with monthly department financial analysis
• Assist in digital communication activities (e.g. social media channels, internal communication channels, newsletters, and web)
• Monitor all social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) for trending news, ideas, and feedback
• Research and evaluate competitor marketing and digital content
• Research and draft content to be utilized internally and externally that relates to a content calendar

Qualifications

• A student at the junior or senior level who is attaining a degree in communications, marketing, and/or public relations is encouraged to apply.
• This role is open immediately.
• Familiarity with social media strategies and platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Google, LinkedIn)
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative.
• Hardworking and dedicated outlook.
• Sense of urgency for fast-pace environment.
• Experience with content creation.
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Professional email skills
  • Experience in writing for various platforms (web, social)
• Understanding of Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Passion for marketing and communications

Must provide:

• Resume
• Portfolio of work examples (not required, but a benefit)
• Two writing samples (blog and social media content)