What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern position at Verasolve?
We are seeking dynamic, driven, confident college or graduate students with exceptional research, writing and editing skills to join our team as part-time or full-time social media, content marketing & PR interns. This position is available in winter, spring, summer, and fall.
About Verasolve
Verasolve is a marketing, public relations, and branding firm focused on building stakeholder value™. We craft and execute effective communications programs. We achieve measurable business outcomes for clients which generate positive ROI.
What You Need to Know
- This position is remote.
- This position is for a minimum of two months.
- This position is unpaid, but you will gain in-depth, hands-on marketing & PR experience and mentoring from experienced co-workers.
- We will be happy to work with you and your college or graduate school regarding course credit.
- We will work around your education obligations and your schedule.
What We’re Looking For
- Junior or Senior in college or graduate student working toward a degree in communications, PR, English or marketing with a focus on business writing/content marketing.
- 3.0 GPA (minimum).
- Willingness to dive in, take responsibility, ask questions, multitask, be independent, collaborate, learn, work hard, meet tight deadlines – and have fun.
- Ability to work quickly AND carefully.
- Exceptional research, writing and editing skills – and a true love of writing.
- A news junkie or someone who is aware of, and interested in, what’s going on in the world, and who is curious about a variety of industries, such as technology, cybersecurity, law, finance, healthcare or construction.
What You’ll Be Doing
Work for clients in various industries on projects such as:
- Researching, writing and posting to social media.
- Researching, writing and posting blogs.
- Developing content for email newsletters.
- Researching and building targeted media lists for press releases and pitches.
- Researching, writing and distributing press releases.
- Researching awards and speaking engagement opportunities and helping apply for them.
- Etc.
What Will be Helpful
- Experience with social media marketing and advertising (LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), including social media dashboards such as Hootsuite.
- Experience with WordPress.
- Experience with Cision or similar media databases.
- Knowledge of AP Style.
What We Offer
- Interesting, varied, exciting and challenging work at an O’Dwyer’s, Washington Business Journal and Inc. 5000 ranked firm—and real experience to help you get hired after you graduate.
- Fun, friendly co-workers AND senior level mentors, all of whom provide support and guidance.
- The flexibility of working remotely.
What You Should Do
Please send cover letter AND resume to Sarah Cody, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, at scody@verasolve.com.