General Description

Vision Investment Properties is looking for a full-time Marketing Intern to join our Marketing team over a 4-month term, commencing in either April or May 2013. The internship will mainly focus on marketing efforts across all social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Blog, etc.). This includes content creation and the execution of online marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and traffic across all online channels.

However, at Vision, we are looking for someone who can not only think outside the box, but also play outside it. This internship will provide the opportunity for the Marketing Intern to take on marketing projects outside of social media marketing as well for an all-rounded experience in the marketing field. So if you are someone who can think on your feet and adapt to a dynamic environment, keep on reading!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop regular content for social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, blogs, YouTube, etc)
• Develop content for website, user interfaces and email newsletters
• Work with marketing team to create email campaigns and product launches
• Organize events and execute event logistics
• Meet weekly with Managing Partners to discuss KPI (Key Performance Indicators)
• Perform general research and due diligence for marketing projects
• Attends brainstorm sessions with internal and external teams and takes notes
• Prepares meeting agendas and posts meeting minutes
• Requests quotes from suppliers
• Assists the recruiter with promotional staffing when necessary

Knowledge and skills required

• Effective project management skills essential
• Excellent team player with strong sense of initiative
• Willingness and ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Web savvy, active on social media channels (particularly Twitter, Facebook, Blogs, YouTube) and in-the-know of up-to-date trends
• Excellent communication, written, verbal and interpersonal skills are essential
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous marketing, writing or events experience (not required, but beneficial)
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Indesign (not required, but beneficial)
Supervision
• Reports directly to Marketing Manager

Education and Qualifications

• Intern must be a student pursuing or a recent graduate with a degree or diploma in marketing, business, writing or a related field

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will take away a hands-on experience in the following areas and gain extensive knowledge in: social media marketing, search engine optimization, email marketing, inbound marketing, Google Analytics, KPIs (key performance indicators), PPC (pay-per-click) campaigns, lead generation, copywriting and more.

To learn more about Vision’s Marketing Internship Program, take a look at our program brochure at:
http://issuu.com/viproperties/docs/internbrochure

Send your resumes and cover letter to xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx

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