Social Media Marketing Intern Portland (paid) - Community & Account Management

Company: Sparkloft Media
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Are you a talented writer with an interest in social media marketing and advertising agency account management? At Sparkloft Media, a social-first creative agency with a global focus, we are seeking a motivated intern with strong writing skills to join our team in Portland (OR).
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and highly value the unique perspectives and insights that BIPOC and LGBTQ individuals bring to the table to better understand communities that may not be well represented in traditional marketing.
Due to upcoming projects requiring community management for Spanish-speaking audiences, we are also very interested in candidates with fluent Spanish skills and a personal understanding of bicultural communities.
About the Opportunity
As a Sparkloft Media Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in key areas of our business, including:

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  Developing and implementing cutting-edge marketing campaigns and strategies
  
  
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  Conducting customer and market research and analysis
  
  
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  Creating engaging content and managing online communities on various social platforms
  
  
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  Shaping our view of the world and different audiences by sharing your personal perspectives
  
  
  This paid internship offers a competitive hourly rate and lasts for three months, with the possibility of extension based on mutual interest. As we have a preference for promoting from within (and several of our past interns have risen to leadership roles in the agency) we are looking for candidates who have an interest in a career in advertising account management.
  Our ideal candidates are recent graduates with some relevant internship or work experience.
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    Independently manage social media channels of assigned accounts including daily publishing and community management (monitoring/responding to user comments and issue escalation)
    
    
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    Support account leads in crafting compelling content for social channels, blogs and reports
    
    
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    Collaborate with account and other internal teams to develop core campaign messaging and strategies
    
    
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    Research and source UGC (user-generated content), as well as influencers relevant to client projects
    
    
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    Analyze social platform data to create insightful client reports with actionable recommendations
    
    
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    Stay up-to-date on industry trends, social media developments, and digital marketing best practices
    
    
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    Ensure compliance with legal aspects of social media management and content creation
    
    
    Desired Skills and Experience
    Here are some of the qualities we are looking for in our ideal candidate: -
    
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      Ability to work independently and take initiative in a hybrid -work environment
      
      
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      Strong writing and analytical skills with relentless attention to detail -
      
      
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      Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced work environment
      
      
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      Major in marketing, communications, or business
      
      
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      Hands-on experience managing social media for an organization
      
      
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      Knowledge of leading social media platforms and trends
      
      
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      Understanding of how to generate positive ROI through social media initiatives
      
      
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      Active use of leading social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, LinkedIn etc.) -
      
      
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      Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite and collaboration tools
      
      
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      Outstanding customer service mentality gained through previous work experience in a customer service role
      
      
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      As we have several projects focused on the hispanic market we welcome candidates who are bilingual and have a deep understanding of bicultural audiences
      
      
      At Sparkloft Media, we prioritize the following values:
      
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        Exceptional customer service
        
        
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        Continuous learning and curiosity
        
        
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        Problem-solving and innovation
        
        
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        Sensitivity to the needs of colleagues, clients, and our business
        
        
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        A global perspective and understanding of different cultures (ideally gained through lots of travel)
        
        
        Please note that this role may occasionally require working nights, weekends, or holidays as social media never sleeps.
        Sparkloft Media is an equal opportunity employer.
        No recruiters, please.
        We look forward to reviewing your application!
        
        
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