Spark Careers

Marketing and Events Intern
Beverly Hills, CA

The Marketing and Events Intern should be energetic, enthusiastic, organized and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.  The ideal candidate for this position is able to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.  He/she will support the Travel and Events team with projects ranging from helping plan, organize and execute events throughout the country to standard administrative tasks such as data entry, scheduling and monitoring the phones. The Marketing and Events Intern will have the opportunity to aid in the planning and organization of the events which they will attend.  A large part of this position will be online marketing; including the use of social networking websites such as Myspace.com, Facebook.com and Quarterlife.com.  Brainstorming and implementing initiatives to drive traffic to websites, as well as build notoriety of products will be the key goals of this internship.  This is a great learning opportunity for someone who is interested in the marketing industry.

Responsibilities:

• Drive traffic to Kizmeet.com and HurryDate.com through online and offline marketing campaigns.
• Optimize and utilize social networking tools to drive traffic.
• Assist with all general office procedures including data entry, sending packages, etc.
• Perform venue, activity and destination research.

Qualifications:

• Interest or experience in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, or other related fields preferred but not required.
• Must be currently enrolled and attending an accredited college or university.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with social networking websites and blogs.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Positive attitude.