The Midtown Group is Washington, DC’s premiere professional career consulting firm. Armed with a vast network of the most talented and professional employees and clients in the DC metro area, they save businesses time, effort, and financial resources as they provide staffing solutions and opportunities. Learn more about The Midtown Group here.
Title: Social Media Intern
Hours: 7-10 per week
Pay: Unpaid, College Credit
Interns are expected to have experience with social media on (at least) a personal level (use on a business level preferred). You must be able to think strategically and see how social media fits into a business’ marketing strategy, not just “selling” to our customers, but building long-lasting relationships by providing value to them. Interns must be able to assist in formulating social media plans (once ample information is provided to you), and then carry them out (with our assistance). You must be able to measure and document the impact of social media, and then suggest action-steps to increase impact.
Requirements:
• Creating new profiles and pages (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)
• Uploading videos, photo albums, etc.
• Finding users to follow/friend/like our business
• Writing and posting blog posts/tweets/updates, etc.
• Tracking the growth and the impact of social media on our business
• Replying to comments, messages, etc.
• Report findings to the team
• Consistently learn and grow, ask pertinent questions
• Create and upload Twitter & YouTube backgrounds, and minor video editing skills are a plus
Skills & Qualifications:
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong editing skills
• Be creative with an eye for design
• Ability to develop a detailed and professional marketing plan
• Knowledge of digital media software – Photoshop or other graphic design software, etc. is preferred but not necessary
• Knowledge of video editing software – iMovie, Final Cut, or Windows Live Movie Maker is a plus but not necessary
• Knowledge of social media – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, blogs, etc.
• Willingness to create video blogs, write press releases, and Facebook posts daily
• Ability to identify a target market and “speak” to that consumer through social media
• Experience proofreading and editing
• Ability to contribute individually, and participate in cross-functional teams
Title: Office Support Intern
Hours: 7-10 per week
Pay: Unpaid, College Credit
The Office Support Intern will lend support the entire staff in a variety of areas, including reception, administrative duties, filing, answering phones, performing research, and providing support to direct services staff.
Responsibilities:
• Providing support for fundraising events through facilitating ticket sales, flyering, sending out emails and making phone calls to promote these events
• Coordination and clerical assistance for large scale mailings
• Confirming visits with clients, keeping track of schedules, ensuring the office is appropriately run
• Reception duties: answering phones and making appointments, greeting clients, and distributing checks
• Performing research in support of the organization’s mission and goals
• Clerical support to the C0-Executive Team
• General office support and other responsibilities as needed
Qualifications & Skills:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Well-organized and able to multi-task
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Must have completed at least one year of college
To Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to Manuel@TheMidtownGroup.com
