Thinker & Content Intern Job at Gorilla 76 in St Louis

Gorilla 76 is looking for a part-time Content Intern to write content that drives results for industrial marketing programs. Writers at Gorilla 76 are responsible for executing a wide variety of written work in service of our clients' marketing plans.As part of the Content Department, you'll be responsible for delivering written content for your assigned clients while also supporting the initiatives of the department and the agency as a whole. You will report to Mary Tomlinson, a Senior Writer at Gorilla.Key accountabilities will include:Written content drafting, revision and publicationMultimedia content outlining and scriptingIndependent subject matter researchSubject matter interviewingOccasional client meeting / workshop leadershipSome editing and QA/QCContinuous improvement / ongoing educationBefore applying, please review the following: Who we areWho we help and howHow our process worksWorking at Gorilla 76 (note our benefits!)FAQsYour roleYou'll need to be equal parts learner and doer.You'll shadow subject matter interviews, customer research and workshops, and you'll help other writers with practical tasks like online publication and preparing call reports.But you'll hone your own craft through experience, as well. First, by writing content for Gorilla's internal marketing. Then, you'll earn the responsibility to produce written work for our clients, as well.Your written workWe provide a wide variety of written work for our clients. You'll learn how to write: Social media advertisementsEducational articlesLanding pagesCase studiesBrand narrativesOur writing process at Gorilla involves multiple layers of internal review, as well as client review. So you'll receive lots of coaching from the acting editor-in-chief, as well as lots of feedback on your work from other members of the team. This is how you'll learn by doing.You'll be assigned additional duties as needed.Your workdayNo day is the same. No day is average.Some days you'll spend hours in a row drafting and editing. Some days you'll bounce from small assignment to small assignment. Some days you'll have lots of meetings and interviews. Some days you'll be asked to drop it all to tackle a quick-turn project no one predicted was coming. It's the nature of the work.As such, organizing and prioritizing work to meet multiple deadlines is the name of the game. That means you need to keep your teammates in the loop all the time. Our work is collaborative and interdependent. You depend on the team and the team depends on you.The Content DepartmentWriters, a videographer and the content director make up this dynamic team.We come from many different places and professional backgrounds, but each has this in common: an exceptional skill for seeking information, understanding it and then presenting it so that others can, too. And we'll always do it ethically. We care so much about that, we made a code of ethics. Read it here.It's a group of language nerds, technical geeks and bookworms who care about each other and about doing great work.Putting the role into perspectiveGorilla designs, builds and tweaks marketing programs that drive meaningful business outcomes for our clients.Writers are instrumental throughout these implementations: Conducting researchHelping strategists position our clients around customer insightsDrafting brand narratives and planning contentWriting content for our clients' websites, and for distribution to targeted audiences on social mediaFor legacy clients, our work constitutes an ongoing and indefinite cycle of strategizing and implementing marketing initiatives.Within one month you'll... Learn Gorilla's philosophy and the fundamentals of writing for marketingBe introduced to the teamStart shadowing writers performing interviews and conducting workshopsSet goals for your internshipWithin three months you'll... Have finished all onboarding and trainingKnow how to use all our important toolsFeel comfortable publishing content in WordpressCreate Gorilla 76 thought leadership content using our methodologyBegin developing expertise needed to write for industrial clientsWithin six months you'll... Create content for clientsOwn a special project - determined by yourself with help from the teamThe person Enjoys writing and wants to learn how to write for a careerIs committed to delivering a quality work product - but is NOT a perfectionistTakes deadlines seriouslyFosters an innate curiosity about the world and how it worksIs a critical thinker and problem solverKnows when to ask for help or more information, and isn't afraid to do itThe teamWhile small and tightknit, we're a team, not a family. This helps us hold one another accountable. If you're wondering who we are, look to our manifesto and five core values. Check out our Instagram. And see what people say about us on Glassdoor.You'll use the following tools to get work done ClickUpSlackGoogle suite (gmail, calendar, docs, sheets, etc.)ZoomLoomMicrosoft WordDropboxHubSpotWordPressAdobe ExpressMacOSBy applying for this position, you are certifying that the information provided on this application form and any other documents provided to Gorilla 76 are complete and accurate. If asked to provide work samples, you are certifying that samples provided were created by you. Withholding information or providing false information will result in a refusal to hire or termination of your employment. This application is valid for 90 days, and you must reapply for consideration beyond 90 days.Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle and policy at Gorilla 76, where employment is based upon your capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.