Marketing Communications Social Media Intern - Fall 2023

Worker Sub-Type:

Student (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

*We are also considering candidates from Waterloo and Ottawa Canada.

As part of BlackBerry's Corporate Marketing social media team, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in creating and disseminating world-class thought leadership content across a broad array of social media channels. You will learn about both the editorial and technical aspects of creating and managing various multimedia communications activities targeting a global audience. You will get insight into and support a wide variety of projects and initiatives aimed at informing and engaging professionals working at the cutting edge of the hottest and fastest growing areas in today's technology economy.

Location: San Ramon, CA or Irvine, CA

Length of Term: 8 Months

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor media coverage for news of importance, relevant industry trends, and competitors
• Draft/edit/proofread social media posts and other editorial content assets
• Monitor social channels, as well as competitive blogs and web sites
• Understand and use social and digital listening tools
• Keep a pulse on the latest social media trends and best practices by researching and reporting on how competitors and B2B tech companies are using social media
• Maintain a social media content calendar ensuring content is current and archiving as appropriate
• Collaborate with web and creative teams in support of content publication
• Work with outside contributors and freelancers
• Perform research to gather competitive intelligence and develop insights
• Help prepare weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports
• Assist with internal communications / content development
• Attend internal marketing and cross-departmental planning meetings
• Perform ad hoc admin tasks as assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or similar field
• Exemplary writing skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with AP Style preferred
• Strong communications and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent research and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams across time zones
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and intellectual curiosity
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

• Knowledgeable and/or interest in any of the following: cybersecurity, enterprise technology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, electric vehicles and automotive, cloud and SaaS applications, IoT
• Previous marketing internship experience in publishing, agency or in-house corporate setting is ideal, however not required

COMPENSATION

• Hourly Rate: 19.27 - 25.45 USD
  (Rate is dependent upon the student classification in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) guidelines.)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Compensation Base Range:

$0 - $0 USD