Intern: Marketing Communications/Services

Overview Shurtape Technologies, LLC, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape and consumer home and office products. Our purpose is to provide better, easier solutions for everyday household and workplace tasks. We offer products under recognizable brand names such as Duck, FrogTape, Painter’s Mater, Shurtape, T-Rex and Kip. Here at Shurtape Technologies, LLC, we’re looking for a hard-working, creative individual to fulfill our Marketing Communications + Media Internship. This is a great opportunity for college students or recent graduates who are looking to build experience and see how brands operate in the public relations and content marketing space. Although the internship is primarily focused on public relations and content marketing, you will have the opportunity to work on projects in all aspects of marketing, including corporate and brand marketing, copywriting, digital advertising and campaigns, content creation, community relations initiatives and event planning and execution Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. JOB REQUIREMENTS Ability to dedicate up to 40 hours/week Very strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and grammar Basic understanding of PR principles and practices Creative mindset and the ability to generate innovative content ideas Strong ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Self-motivated, poised, resourceful, enthusiastic Artistic and creative ability PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to work in front of computer for extended periods of time Occasional standing, sitting, walking, and talking on the phone Schedule flexibility to include weekend and after hours workload Able to set up and take down photography sets WORK ENVIRONMENT This is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to many internal departments in a fast-changing environment. Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion.  We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assists the Marketing Communications team in research, analysis, maintenance and development of projects related to public relations, advertising, events, copywriting and content Supports the PR and Content teams in the creation and editing of communications materials, including blog posts, newsletters, presentations, press releases and other content relating to current programs and campaigns Conduct research and audits to support PR and content strategies, including website content inventories, industry trends and relevant news Provides assistance with third-party vendors Supports sales efforts and requests WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: How to support large-scale events How to support products and build brands How to plan and target marketing communications campaigns, which may include: public relations, advertising, digital marketing, social media, events, and content How to track and report on marketing communications campaigns How to plan and execute large events