To Apply: Email your resume, cover letter and writing clips (or portfolio link) to recruitment@yourtango.com. Subject line should be "B2B Writing / Marketing Internship".
YourTango is seeking a motivated and creative intern to assist our marketing team and editorial Experts team with writing business-related content for the YourTango Experts blog, as well as writing up marketing content for various projects. The ideal candidate will have a passion for marketing and B2B writing, strong organizational and communication skills, and an eagerness to learn and grow their marketing and social media skills.
The Marketing Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the success of our YourTango Experts blog and marketing campaigns.
This internship is fully remote.
Typical Intern Tasks:
- Pitching marketing and business-related blog/content ideas.
- Writing up to 4 blog posts for the YourTango Experts site per week.
- Periodically editing content submissions from other writers.
- Building articles within our content management system (we provide full training).
- Finding images, memes for header photos, and in-body content.
- Assist with the development and execution of marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including social media, email, and digital advertising.
- Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior to inform marketing strategies.
- Create and edit written and visual content for marketing materials, including social media posts, email newsletters, and website content.
- Assist with administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings and organizing marketing and business-related materials.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, editorial, and sales, to ensure marketing and business-writing efforts align with company objectives.
- Stay up-to-date on emerging marketing and social media trends and best practices to contribute to the development of innovative self-marketing strategies.
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Business-Writing, or related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create compelling and engaging content.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and social media platforms.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
- Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and contribute to the success of the YourTango Experts team.
- Access to your own computer and reliable internet connection.
- Ability to communicate consistently throughout your scheduled shifts with our team in real-time via Slack and email for chatting, voice calls, video calls, conference calls, and screen-sharing.
- Ability to work a SET weekly schedule between the days of Monday and Friday. (Schedule approved at the beginning of the internship).
- Available to work 20-25 hrs per week between 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM ET for 4 months. Last day of internship will be calculated 4 months after the start date. NOTE: Like in a regular in-office setting, when you're online during your shift, you'll be interacting via Slack and available at a moment's notice during your scheduled times, actively working throughout the day - so please make sure that you are able to be fully available during the 20-25 hour schedule you decide on before accepting the internship.
Learning Objectives, Supervision & Feedback:
- Interns are placed to work under an experienced professional who will supervise them and provide regular feedback throughout the entirety of the internship. Supervisors (professionals with expertise and educational background in the business/marketing field) will provide routine feedback through the internship, and - if required by the school - can complete mid-semester or end-of-semester evaluations of the intern (must be requested by the school at the beginning of the internship period).
- Interns will acquire a variety of real-world skills they can take into their future careers. Some of these learned skills include strong writing and editing skills, interpersonal communication skills in a professional remote/virtual setting, making strict deadlines, and research skills.
- Interns will be working one-on-one with a seasoned professional to pitch and write marketing content for publication that can be included in their portfolio, and interns will be able to network with the rest of the team (and various departments) throughout their time with YourTango.
Eligibility, Pay & Stipend:
- Intern must be located within the continental U.S. throughout the duration of the internship.
- A $1500 stipend to be paid upon completion of the 4-month internship via invoice, paper check/EBT. Hourly pay is not available for this internship.
- This internship adheres to the Fair Labor Standards Act and the standards set by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
- Interns may receive college credit for their internship.
Learn more about what it's like to work at YourTango here.
