River’s Edge provides tailored promotion, marketing, and insurance solution to brands, event organizers, sports entities, and agencies across most industries, and places specialized coverage for unique and high-risk scenarios. We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented intern to assist with various administrative and creative tasks in our Richmond, VA office. The ideal candidate for this role is a current student or recent graduate who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work closely with industry professionals, develop a diverse skill set in marketing, communications, and project management, and have the opportunity to attend industry events and internal networking sessions.
In This Role You Will:
- Assist in the creation and execution of marketing efforts, including social media, email marketing, and content creation for our website, blog, and social media channels.
- Help manage and grow our social media presence by creating and scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and analyzing performance metrics.
- Create, maintain, and enter information into spreadsheets, databases, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
- Work with senior marketing, sales, and business development personnel to assist with marketing and communications materials.
- Assist with any overflow work and provide support to ensure deadlines are met while maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Utilize graphic design skills with tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, as well as perform basic video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro to create visually appealing marketing materials.
- Assist with event and/or conference logistics, including ensuring proper registration and preparing necessary materials.
What we're looking for
- A current student or recent graduate to work in our Richmond, VA office at least 20 hours per week.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with a proven ability to write clearly and effectively without relying on AI assistance.
- Experience in content creation, social media management, basic video editing, and graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Canva.
- Experience with project management tools like Trello or Notion to help organize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, specifically PowerPoint and Excel, at an advanced level.
- Self-starter who works well collaboratively and independently.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be a quick learner and resourceful in solving problems.
- Interest in sports marketing with a keen awareness of current sports news preferred.
- Major in marketing, advertising, business, or communications preferred.
Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.
If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to recruiting@sig.com. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee.
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