Social Media Outreach Intern
Social Media Outreach Intern
IZEA's workforce is 100% remote and the ideal candidate thrives with the freedom and flexibility this structure provides.
Description:
Do you have a passion for social media and influencer marketing? We are searching for an ambitious Intern who excels in all things internet and will help support our Influencer Outreach and Recruitment efforts in a fast-moving environment.
You will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of influencer campaigns and get an in-depth understanding of the influencer marketing landscape.
The best Social Media Outreach interns are genuinely excited about influencer marketing and the evolving industry. They are focused, motivated, and great communicators. If you're looking to start a career in marketing, advertising or social media, this is the internship for you!
About Us
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. ("IZEA") is a marketing technology company providing software and professional services that enable brands to collaborate and transact with the full spectrum of today's top social influencers and content creators. The company serves as a champion for the growing Creator Economy, enabling individuals to monetize their content, creativity, and influence.
IZEA launched the industry's first-ever influencer marketing platform in 2006 and has since facilitated nearly 4 million transactions between online buyers and sellers. Leading brands and agencies partner with IZEA to increase digital engagement, diversify brand voice, scale content production, and drive highly-measurable return on investment.
IZEA is a microcap public company traded on NASDAQ. The company has raised $25.7 million and traded over $1B in stock in 2020. We have launched two new software platforms this year and we are seeking a new executive to join our leadership team as we embark on our next stage of growth.
We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity in our team members.
Internship Details
We’re looking for Undergraduate Juniors & Seniors and Graduate-level students who are interested in a remote internship this Fall. Best fits are those majoring in or have experience in the following areas: Business, Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Emerging Media or Communications.
You will report to one of our Senior Campaign Managers, who provides support to team members in helping to build a strong team of influencers and celebrities to use during Influencer campaigns.
- Currently recruiting for Fall 2021 (Late August/Early September - Late November/Early December)
- All IZEA internships are for-credit-only arrangements
- Students must receive academic credit for the internship, please confirm with your school that this is available
- NDA paperwork will need to be signed by students
- Availability for at least 15-20 hours a week
IZEA Provides
- Relevant work assignments across IZEA departments including Client Development, Campaign Management, Influencer Ecosystem and Customer Service
- Personnel, time and facilities to assist interns
- An assessment of individual interns at the end of the program
As a Social Media Outreach Intern, you will gain experience with:
- Building and optimizing IZEA's Creator ecosystem
- Sourcing Creators for Pre-Sale and Sold Campaigns
- Onboarding Creators into IZEA for campaign participation
- Research, identify and build a robust pipeline for influencer outreach
You will also learn about:
- Emerging social platforms, social and marketing trends
- How to think critically about bigger marketing objectives
- The basics of influencer marketing -- from research to outreach tactics and tracking
- Exposure to other cross-functional teams
- Understanding how and why a Brand selects Influencers for campaigns
Required Skills:
- An individual with experience (0-2 years) and interest in Social Media and proficient with all major social networks
- Passionate about influencer marketing, content marketing, and digital strategy.
- Well-written, well-spoken, overall very professional communication
- Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to balance multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, with an eye for prioritization
- Motivated and focused while working independently due to the virtual nature of this internship
- Personable with strong relationship-building skills
Additional relative job titles include - Influencer Marketing Outreach Intern
Why would you want to intern here?
As an intern, you have the opportunity to be part of a company that is constantly evolving in an ever-changing world. Your time here will be exciting and educational as you gain real-life experience in the world of content marketing. Our interns are not used for coffee runs. Instead, we focus on developing skills that will further assist you in your career goals.
With IZEA, you have the opportunity to join a non-traditional corporate culture, where creativity and productivity are valued over a suit and tie. As an intern, you will be welcome to join in with all IZEA events and activities. We treat our interns as employees-in-training. We look to interns first when filling full-time position openings. As such, we expect interns to be hardworking, dedicated and perhaps a touch quirky.
You get the opportunity to work with the latest technology and tools that make us the best in the industry. As an intern, the work you put in will directly affect what you get out of the internship. We push each other, learn from each other, and strive to continually grow as a team.
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