Hamlethub
Marketing Internship
Hamlethub, Ridgefield, Connecticut, us, 06877
Multiple summer internship positions available at an exciting local news site in 16 towns in Southwestern CT. We're looking for motivated and ambitious individuals that enjoy working in a fun, but challenging environment. Here you will have a meaningful role and a very hands-on experience in developing and presenting a strategy. We want you to have a direct influence on the strategic direction of the website and content.
We will work with you to determine which of the multiple on-going projects we have would best suit your interests and talents.
Sample projects include: conducting interviews and writing content, developing and designing new features of the website, conducting marketing research, using social media to increase our public relations, and many more.
Qualifications include:
Technical proficiency with common software programsSelf-starterBachelor's degree in journalism, communications, PR, or related field (or in process of completing degree)Working knowledge of and experience in PR and social mediaExceptional written and verbal communications skillsPassion for PR, social media, and writingTeam-player attitudeAdds his/her own creativity and innovation a project to deliver a better-than-expected resultExtremely organizedThrives in asynchronous work environments, and can manage multiple assignments with easeUnderstands his/her role in the organization and takes initiative to step up
Company description:
HamletHub is meeting the demand from community residents to know what is going on in their town. HamletHub is the source for information on events, weather, breaking news, local politics, and police activity for towns. Residents can not only read the news, but now they can help write it, and discuss it. We strive to be a place where messages are heard and responses are reacted to immediately. Whether it is building a new middle school, local school board agendas, or an upcoming charity event, most issues affecting communities are unknown or misunderstood, and HamletHub is changing that.
Due to our rapid growth, there are many opportunities for students to learn about every aspect of a business, from marketing and strategy to building an infrastructure capable of scaling. We have a new office in the heart of Ridgefield, CT that is designed to be a bright and spacious place to write and work, and interact with other journalists and media executives.
We will work with you to determine which of the multiple on-going projects we have would best suit your interests and talents.
Sample projects include: conducting interviews and writing content, developing and designing new features of the website, conducting marketing research, using social media to increase our public relations, and many more.
Qualifications include:
Technical proficiency with common software programsSelf-starterBachelor's degree in journalism, communications, PR, or related field (or in process of completing degree)Working knowledge of and experience in PR and social mediaExceptional written and verbal communications skillsPassion for PR, social media, and writingTeam-player attitudeAdds his/her own creativity and innovation a project to deliver a better-than-expected resultExtremely organizedThrives in asynchronous work environments, and can manage multiple assignments with easeUnderstands his/her role in the organization and takes initiative to step up
Company description:
HamletHub is meeting the demand from community residents to know what is going on in their town. HamletHub is the source for information on events, weather, breaking news, local politics, and police activity for towns. Residents can not only read the news, but now they can help write it, and discuss it. We strive to be a place where messages are heard and responses are reacted to immediately. Whether it is building a new middle school, local school board agendas, or an upcoming charity event, most issues affecting communities are unknown or misunderstood, and HamletHub is changing that.
Due to our rapid growth, there are many opportunities for students to learn about every aspect of a business, from marketing and strategy to building an infrastructure capable of scaling. We have a new office in the heart of Ridgefield, CT that is designed to be a bright and spacious place to write and work, and interact with other journalists and media executives.