DIGITAL MARKETING INTERN
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Digital Marketing Intern position provides students with an opportunity for hands-on professional experience and portfolio building while gaining internship credit towards related academic programs. This position requires at minimum a one-year commitment, and reports to Kwik Lok's Global Director of Marketing and Communications.
Candidate must reside in Washington, Oregon, or California in order to be considered. Candidates based locally to Yakima who can work hybrid arrangements are preferred.
This position is for students only. Candidate must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with coursework in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Web Design, Business, Writing, Creative Writing, English, Digital Media, or a related field; academic standing as a Junior, Senior or graduate student.
If you have samples of your work or a portfolio, we'd love to see it! Please include it in your application, or be prepared to share it with us if you're selected for an interview.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS
Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team members to craft high-quality content and copy for branding, marketing, and advertising initiatives.
Create, edit and manage website content, ensuring accuracy and adherence to brand guidelines.
Perform basic website maintenance tasks, including image uploads and minor layout adjustments.
Conduct keyword research and implement SEO best practices to improve website ranking.
Transform web analytics insights into data-driven web strategies that optimize user experience, boost conversion rates and achieve key business goals.
Assist with basic HTML editing tasks to update website content and improve functionality.
Assist with content deliverables aligned with company strategy, style guidelines, and brand voice across multiple internal and external touchpoints.
Monitor and contribute to the enterprise editorial calendar.
Support company social media presence by creating engaging visual content and ensuring and timely interaction with customers (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
Edit and proofread copy, assist with visual appeal and understandability of all communications including press releases.
Support trade show logistics as needed, ensuring brand accuracy and consistency.
Help further develop and maintain communications tools and processes.
This position upholds the Kwik Lok Corporation philosophies with dedication to continuous improvement in food safety, quality, and integrity.
Other duties assigned based on skills and interest.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with coursework in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Web Design, Business, Writing, Creative Writing, English, Digital Media, or a related field; academic standing as a Junior, Senior or graduate student.
Software experience: Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication, writing, and editing skills.
Ability to understand and implement SEO principles.
Familiarity with social media platforms preferred (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram)
Familiarity with web design platforms such as WordPress (preferred).
Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and have a willingness to learn.
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and background screenings.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Excellent and concise communication skills (verbal and written).
Extremely organized and proactive.
Pays strong attention to detail, possesses a keen eye for deliverable layout and proofreading skills.
Can collaborate with others and work independently.
Ability to prioritize workload completion under tight deadlines.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or graphic design a plus.
HTML coding knowledge a plus.
Approaches work with an innovative spirit, is eager to learn, and is constantly focused on continual improvement.
ALL THE DETAILS...
Pay commensurate with experience: (Undergraduate: $18.00/hour, Graduate: $21.00/hour)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 20 hours per week minimum, flexible opportunity to work full-time based on company need and intern availability
Insurance/Retirement benefits - only eligible for full-time interns
Insurance benefits - Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability insurance plans (60-day waiting period)
Retirement benefits - 401K Plan with company match (90 day waiting period)
Paid time off: (90-day waiting period, prorated for first fiscal year)
Holidays: 64.5 hours a year (8.5 days): 1 Floating Holiday, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday following, half day on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
Sick Leave: 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked
Work location: This position is eligible for hybrid or remote arrangements:
Candidates based locally to Yakima who can work hybrid arrangements are preferred.
Candidates based in Washington, Oregon, and California will also be considered.
Telework expectations: Must be available and responsive during scheduled work hours and possess a physical workspace that facilitates telework (internet access, ability to focus on work during work hours if others are present in the home, successfully complete telework environment safety assessments on a regular basis). Employees must use video during virtual meetings to support non-verbal communication continuity. Kwik Lok will supply the employee with all necessary technology to perform work.
Work environment: Occasionally bends, squats, reaches, kneels, and may lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion. Constantly seeing, hearing, talking. Noise level in office environment 10dB, 85-95 dB in production environment. Regularly sitting and/or standing at a computer.
To learn more about Kwik Lok, click here (http://www.kwiklok.com/).
Kwik Lok is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We value a diverse workforce and provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, status as a veteran, unrelated criminal conviction history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job or participate in the application and interview process.
To view labor compliance information, click here (https://kwiklok.canto.com/b/GDRBB).
