Digital Marketing Intern - Job Description

ACE Digital Marketing Interns are an essential part of ACE's mission to combat political polarization by creating a more objective, informed, democratically-engaged generation. We are seeking students with an interest in Digital Marketing to work with our ACE Leadership Team this Summer on the building and execution of ACE’s Social Media strategy.

ACE is a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank which empowers youth voters to develop their policy perspectives. We publish nonpartisan, accessible policy briefs.

Marketing Interns will work on a team alongside ACE’s Marketing Director and will have an opportunity to make an impact with real-time, hands-on Digital Marketing - involved in all stages of social media campaigns from strategic planning to result analysis. Your work will drive and shape ACE’s marketing strategy. All Marketing Intern teams are led by ACE’s Marketing Director who has over 30 years of Direct Marketing expertise. Teams meet remotely once every week.

Responsibilities at ACE could include:

Drafting copy/developing assets for ACE’s social media accounts
Graphic Design of cover images and/or social media posts
Video creation and editing for social media platforms
Building and Interpreting metrics reports
Search Engine Optimization
Supporting the team with various content/communication projects.
Working in Wordpress to manage website content
Email marketing
Newsletter creation
Hubspot Marketing analytics

ACE is recruiting interns for three teams all working together:

ACE Creative Team

ACE Analytics Team

ACE Video Creation Team.

Qualifications: 

Essential skills for all applicants:

Ability to work well in a team, contributing to a collaborative environment while also being able to work independently when needed.
Strong organization and time management abilities
Motivated to take on new initiatives
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, marketing or a related field
Knowledge of basic marketing concepts, including branding, target audience analysis, and the marketing mix.
Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
0-2 years of marketing experience through internships and coursework

Essential skills for Creative Team Applicants:

Understanding of various social media platforms and how to use them effectively for marketing.
Ability to generate original ideas and think outside the box to create compelling marketing campaigns.
Experience in design software like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to create visually appealing graphics and layouts.
Ability to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with team members.
Strong writing skills to create engaging content, along with the ability to edit and proofread.
Keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in all creative outputs.

Essential skills for Analytics Team Applicants:

Demonstrated interest in analyzing data to uncover insights and trends.
Understanding of marketing principles, strategies, and channels to analyze marketing performance effectively.
Experience with analytics and data visualization tools like Google Analytics and Excel/google sheets.
Ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions. This involves identifying trends, drawing conclusions, and recommending actions based on data insights.
Capable of translating complex data findings into clear, understandable, and actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
Precision in data analysis and reporting to ensure accuracy and reliability of insights.

Essential Skills for Video Creation and Editing role:

Knowledge of video editing tools to cut, edit, and piece together video content.
Ability to craft compelling stories through video, understanding the flow, pacing, and timing to engage the audience effectively.
Skills in graphic design and animation to create engaging visuals and motion graphics
Proficiency in editing and mixing audio tracks, sound effects, and music to enhance the video’s overall impact.
Keen eye for detail to ensure high-quality, error-free final products.

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