Marketing Intern

Description

MARKETING INTERN OR STRATEGIST

This is a part-time position (10 to 25 hours weekly) based out of our Hattiesburg corporate office, reporting to the marketing manager and marketing director.

• Generate set amount of social media content weekly, which includes dedicated time creating photos and videos in stores and brainstorming content ideas with marketing team. This may include but not be limited to creating stories, flat lays, Boomerangs, and copy ideas for graphics.
• Assist with management and scheduling of content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
• Build social media community engagement by responding to customer comments and escalating complaints to our customer service team via social media management software.
• Closely proofread and edit store submitted email merchandise alert copy to ensure proper grammar, spelling, syntax and style, coordinating information from allocation and pricing staff.
• Learn and place digital and social media ads.
• Assist with implementing marketing campaigns, contests, grand openings, and special events.
• Assist marketing department with clerical needs, including submitting invoices, tracking expenses, sorting marketing materials to stores, mailing items, organizing photos and documents, and other duties as needed.
• Assist marketing manager with updating website content and maintaining accuracy of location listings on various internal and external platforms.
• Contribute ideas for new marketing campaigns. Assist with development in improving marketing standards and processes at local level.
• Comply with marketing standards and follow set processes for routine work.
• Pay rate is $11.50 per hour

Requirements

• Open to students in marketing, advertising, communications, or business fields OR those looking for entry-level part-time work.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledgeable of general design concepts. Experience taking or editing photos or videos.
• Knowledge and use of current social media. Experience managing a Facebook or Instagram account or interest in influencer marketing a plus.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills. Strong attention to detail. Able to understand and simplify concept concepts.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with a focus on quality, details, and time management. Ability to work both independently, with minimal supervision, and in a team environment, with an emphasis on meeting deadlines. Must be self-motivated, multi-task and able to prioritize.
• The above job description is designed to give an overview of the tasks and responsibilities for this position. The marketing department will, however, evolve and grow over time to meet new demands. The selected individual will be expected to embrace such changes and rise to the challenge of developing their skills over time.