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Job Title: Interactive Marketing Intern (Client Services Department)

Location: Chicago, IL

RISE INTERACTIVE:

Founded on the principle of remaining at the cutting edge of the industry, Rise strives to provide its clients with the most sound and effective on-line marketing strategy. In order to do this, Rise employs some of the brightest minds in the interactive marketing industry.  Currently Rise manages the Internet marketing efforts for several Fortune 500 companies.

Rise is looking to hire Interactive Marketing Interns for full or part-time positions for the fall. We are looking for a hard working and dedicated individual who is excited about becoming a part of a rapidly expanding company in a booming industry. The Interactive Marketing Intern would assist the Interactive Marketing Consultants in implementing Pay-Per-Click and Search Engine Optimization campaigns, as well as analyze and manage clients marketing accounts.  A position with Rise provides students with relevant experience in a dynamic work environment.  Talented individuals who are eager to take on exciting and challenging responsibilities will find an internship with Rise to be very rewarding.

QUALIFICATIONS:

An Interactive Marketing Intern must have superior organizational skills and time management skills, as s/he will be expected to be able to work on multiple projects at the same time. The Interactive Marketing Intern will display a service-oriented, positive attitude towards clients and colleagues, coupled with an appreciation of business realities. Prior experience or knowledge of the industry is a plus but is not required.

All applicants must be enrolled in a fully accredited college or university in order to be considered. Internships must be taken for class credit. A commitment of a minimum of 20 hours a week is required although full time is recommended. Only serious candidates need apply! 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist and execute online marketing strategy, including but not limited to interactive search engine marketing, search engine optimization, affiliate marketing and proposal development. 
  • Assist in the management of assigned clients.  Work entails proposal development, campaign report creation, management of online search advertising, and search engine optimization activities.
  • Use Google AdWords and Yahoo Search Marketing to develop new campaigns and edit existing ones to maximize ROI for all clients. 
  • Evaluate, build and maintain relationships in the local/national online marketing arena
  • Manage existing keyword lists and develop new keyword lists for clients. Work on creative ad campaigns for Yahoo and Google to attract more traffic to client’s websites.
  • Stay up-to-date on and advise clients of the latest trends in online search marketing
  • Write proposals and other strategic documents with minimal edits

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Analytical academic background
  • Excellent knowledge of Excel
  • Strategic and creative thinking – always focusing on innovative, but measurable client solutions
  • Extremely ambitious and hard working.
  • Self-motivated
  • Results and detail-oriented
  • Deeply familiar and passionate about the World Wide Web and online marketing
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • Able to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity.
  • Flexible. Able to quickly adapt to new situations

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

Qualified applicants should email their resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Human Resources (hr@riseinteractive.com) for consideration.  Please place “CS INTERNSHIP” in the subject heading of your e-mail.