If interested, send your resume and cover letter via email attachment to: Vincent Sylvia Jr., Director of Marketing and Communications, vsylvia@sylviagroup.com
Description
of the company including the mission, location, sales and market coverage.
Please include your web URL (if you have it):
Based in Dartmouth on Massachusetts’ beautiful SouthCoast, Sylvia Group
(http://www.sylviagroup.com) is the first six-time
winner of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents’ Five Star
Designation for all-around industry excellence. Along with property and casualty
insurance and risk-management services for businesses and individuals, our
products and services include employee benefits design and implementation,
financial planning, investment consultation, life insurance and long-term care
insurance. Sylvia Group is a family-owned, community-focused business with more than 60 years of experience in meeting the needs of our clients while providing state-of-the art training and generous wages, benefits and time off to our employees. And we have fun. From our Friday company breakfasts and seasonal outings to our volunteer work at local nonprofits and the region’s many festivals, our team has a good time working together and supporting the community we love.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
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Write blog posts
and distribute them via social media.
·
Write media
releases.
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Design and write
mass emails for internal and external distribution using tools provided by an
online marketing company.
·
Create and edit
short videos for use on company website and in emails and social media
posts.
·
Design and edit
print content for company marketing materials.
·
Assist in
preparation for and participation in trade shows and job fairs.
Working closely with the Director of Marketing
and Communications, the student intern will:
1. Develop and demonstrate improved writing and
editing skills.
2. Learn and develop print and online design
skills.
3. Develop skills for producing short
videos.
4. Interact with co-workers, clients, prospects and
associates in a professional manner.
Job Title: Marketing and Communications
Intern
Academic preparation of the student required
(graduate, senior, junior, courses taken, GPA, etc.): Junior or senior
pursuing an associates, bachelor’s or master’s degree in Marketing,
Communications, Journalism or related field. Minimum GPA of 2.5.
Skills required: Familiarity with Adobe
products including Acrobat, InCopy, InDesign, Illustrator and
Photoshop.
Hours of work: 10-15 hours/week during
business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., with flexibility
Start and end dates: Jan. 26-May 1
What will the student learn from this experience
(list 4 or 5 learning objectives)?
Working closely with the Director of Marketing
and Communications, the student intern will:
Primary supervisor and contact information:
Vincent Sylvia Jr., Director of Marketing and Communications, vsylvia@sylviagroup.com / 508-742-9285
