Swirl Integrated Marketing seeks a Social Media Intern to help manage a back-to-school campaign for an online retailer. The ideal candidate will be active in several social networks and interested in leading and growing the social media following on behalf of our client. They will have savvy communication skills and understand the language and best practices for engaging in social media. They must be comfortable with engaging customers directly and speaking on behalf of a company, both in private and in public. Lastly, they must be interested in shaping the editorial direction of a community and planning out communication, including both publishing and following up on multiple simultaneous lines of communication.
This is a 3-month internship position starting in the beginning of July, with the possibility of extension depending on other online community management needs.
Responsibilities
-Work with Social Media Manger to research content and develop an editorial calendar for the client during course of the campaign.
-Creatively and proactively assist and engage customers in social networks.
-Author compelling social media status updates and tailor content to optimize engagement.
- Stay abreast to online trends, events and content to share on social media (i.e. viral videos, pop culture happenings)
-Act as a community advocate for the client´s products and services, engaging their customer base by responding to their requests and needs. This may include directing customer support questions to the appropriate channels.
-Establish metrics and prepare regular reports, including recommendations for improvements or changes.
-Stay up to date on new social media tools, best practices and how other organizations and companies are using them, so that can continue to be an early adopter of these technologies.
Requirements
- Active user of social networking sites and technologies and aware of best practices.
-Exemplary communication skills, both verbal and written.
- An interest in advertising/marketing and passion for social media.
-Tech-savvy and good at using software and online tools.
-Strong work ethic and thrive on the excitement of a goal-oriented team.
-Independent, creative self-starter.
- This is a paid internship; we are looking for someone who can work for 10-15 hours of work per week during a three month campaign.
- Start date is July 6th.
How to apply
Interested candidates, please send your resume and several writing samples that demonstrate your exemplary communication skills, especially in the social networking arena. Please include links to your blog or other online profile. Send to the above address and include the title "Social Media Intern" in the subject line of your e-mail. Unfortunately, we will only be able to respond to candidates selected for interviews. Thank you.
For more information about Swirl, check us out at www.swirl.net
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