Advertising Intern

Summary:

This position offers a motivated candidate the opportunity to work within multiple facets of the advertising sales division in an organization that reaches over 53% of Floridians each month through robust digital and traditional media offerings. You will enhance your skills in client retention and lead development, as well as help create programs for self-serve client acquisition. As an Advertising Intern, you will work effectively with customers, the internal Marketing Team, and Sales Leadership on both print and digital products for the Orlando Sentinel and Sun Sentinel.

What you will do:

• Contact lapsed customers and sales prospects for appointment setting

• Verify that contact information in the customer database is up-to-date by reaching out to existing customers via phone and email or performing web research

• Generate leads, including names and contact information, for various upcoming events and initiatives

• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales Leadership to design and implement advertising that promotes products and services while encouraging customer engagement and retention

• Assist with creation of advertising elements that may include digital, social media, radio, email, and print

• Attend sales and client meetings

What you will bring:

• Currently enrolled in a Florida college degree program with a focus on advertising, marketing, sales, business, communications, or a related field

• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, interacting effectively with team members, management, and customers

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Available Monday – Friday during business hours

• Reliable internet access when working remotely

Who we are:

The Orlando Sentinel, founded in 1876, is the primary daily newspaper in Orlando, Florida. Our mission is to deliver the truth every day. We bring you the stories that matter most, written without bias, so you can make informed decisions. The Sentinel's Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism works to protect your interests, help navigate your daily life and tell the stories that connect you with the communities where you live and work. We are headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and are part of the Tribune Publishing Company portfolio.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment:

• A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

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