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This is a unique intern position that will help with the marketing for a world-renown Jewish rabbi who has taught thousands of individuals how to better their lives through live workshops and online coursesthink a combination of Tony Robbins and Stephen R. Covey.
The organization is based out of Israel, with offices in Florida and workshops world-wide. The position is virtual (welcome to the virtual world) so no car or transportation is needed and you can work from home, school or the librarymust have solid Internet (we will connect via Skype). We plan our regular group meetings for 8:30 am CST (7:30 am Mountain Time)which is early for us, but is 4:30 pm for the companybut can also work other times throughout the day/week when completing projects.
You will work directly for the rabbi and other team members, but also side-by-side with one of the industry's top consultants (he will work as your mentor and also works virtual (based in Austin, TX)), a Brigham Young University Alumni and former VP Marketing at GE, Sr. VP Marketing at Motorola, VP Marketing at Harcourt (Neiman Marcus, Sea World, General Cinemas, Educational Publishing), works with Apple, Intel, Sony, Disney, etc.) He is enthusiastic and fun (but works hard)) and will train, coach, mentor and help you with everything. In the picture above in blue.
This is not a normal internship. You will do real marketing and make a real contribution. The #1 requirementpassion and excitement to learn and do real marketing. No experience requiredwill train and mentor.
Regular or flexible hoursto cater to a student's schedule. Part-time (15 to 20 hours)as available. Great while in school.
General Description
The marketing intern will help with the product/service positioning, competitive analysis, website, SEO, PR, contributed articles, event management, and more.
Duties include:
Product/Service Positioning
- Competitive analysis
- Market segmentation and unique position (Why someone would be a "fool" not consider "this" product and service)
- Persuasive document (you'll do the initial and final drafts of the copy).
Website SEO
- Learn and execute the elements for an effective website, plus the most modern 58 steps to online SEO.
Affiliate Marketing
- Help build the company affiliate partner program (definition, creation)
- Help build the affiliate and reseller database, setup direct email campaigns, campaign management
- Help orientation, product and program introduction
- Continue to provide regional marketing support
PR
- Help create the company's first editorial calendar
- Create the company reviewers guide
- Submit to all reviews and manage the review process
- Online ombudsman - become the online presence for the company on Blogs and forums
Pricing - Review & Confirm
- Help with the objectives, price strategy and levels
- Setup promotional calendar for pricing promotions
Alliances
- Help identify non-competing, similar market alliances (to co-market with)
- Setup alliance meetings and help collaborate with sales, marketing communications and development
Other marketing items we discover along the way (copywriting, business model, advertising, etc.) that will help the organization succeed in its space.
Again, NO EXPERIENCE necessarybut the experience will be amazing. Past interns from this same consultant now have their own ad and PR agencies, work for Bain & Associates, are over marketing at Red Hat, have launched #1 best-selling products, work at Cisco, Symantec, Apple, Motorola, Dell, etc. This is one of the most comprehensive, fast paced but exciting chances to learn and do real marketing and it has helped launch entire careers.
You will work side by side with company consultant to setup and execute everything (and will receive samples, templates, examples, help, coaching and review for everything). Some of the work is boring (like with every job), but MOST is notvery roll up your sleeves and get it done type of work that drives the brand preference and spikes sales.
Knowledge & Skills
This is a marketing position, but you must be very comfortable with office and market technology, have a passion for it, and must know MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Must have EXCELLENT English writing skills (all marketing positions writeplus you will communicate with EDITORS (who are critical with grammar)), have access to a high speed internet connection and have own laptop/computer (with MS Office or Open Office).
A high degree of organization and self-motivation and marketing PASSION is required. This person must quickly learn the company products and services, the market and contribute. Must be assertive to get what you need to accomplish projects.
Prefer a responsible Junior-Senior in college working on a degree with an emphasis in marketing, PR, business, communications, journalism, or maybe even HR preferred since this will be applicable experience, or an MBA candidate that wants real experience (but must be very teachable (will learn a LOT of new concepts fastand then execute)).
A new graduate is an option but this role is only part-time to start and MUST, MUST, MUST commit to a minimum of 3 months of work (don't want to train and have you leave too soon).
15-20 hours/week. Regular working hoursbut can be flexible for tests, etc.
Pay
- $15.00/hour. Not a lot of money, but the experience is priceless.
Testimonials (from interns who have worked with the company consultant):
"He was a great teacher, very patient and wise. I learned so much about the internet world of marketing from himI would work with him again, anytime!" Danielle (intern) - now has own SEO marketing company
"If you are an intern that is lucky enough to be considered as a candidate for an internship with Ted, fight to get it and be ready to learn a LOT. He is the best manager I have worked with so far because he is not only great at finding talent but he is really great at actually teaching you his methods. He is very patient, extremely knowledgeable, and delegates tasks confidently." Susanna (intern) - now a Product Manager at Cisco.
"Working with Ted has been a great experience. His process allows you to get involved in several aspects of marketing, and you have real ownership of your projects. It's been a great learning experience, which is, as we all know, not always the case with some internships." Yolande - hired by her company as a Marketing Manager while their Intern.
(Yolande did the competitive analysis, product positioning, all presentation material, re-wrote all the web copy, set up the first trade show and managed it, wrote all the collateral, found and managed the graphic designer, wrote the first and multiple press releases, set up the analyst meetings, created the company database, setup marketing automation, helped train the new partners, created the first editorial calendar, the product reviewer's guide, launched the first webinars and the list goes on (all WHILE an intern). The company went from #78 to the #1 best-selling product in the world in its category with her help. She is now the Director of Marketing.
Please apply by sending a RESUME and brief cover letter (include hours you can work). Thanks for applying.
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