Job Description

• SOCIAL MEDIA: Manage and engage with customers on social media accounts primarily Facebook + Instagram (and stories). Pitch, edit, and produce highly – shareable, social-first content that drives new audiences to Cannonball through Facebook and Instagram Stories. Assist our Marketing Manager with daily engagement – we respond to every comment, tweet and DM!
• PRESS AND MEDIA RELATIONS: Work with national press outlets, social influencers, food critics, judges to promote our festivals and be on-site for the event; Assist with compiling event recaps; organize and source photo/video assets
• CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: Maintain customer service emails and relationships, and ensure that our customers have the best brand experience possible
• VIDEO EDITING + DIGITAL MARKETING: Create and cut clips from existing footage to share on social or with partners. Be at the forefront of digital marketing trends and continually advise Cannonball on any new changes or ideas
• DESIGN: Update event websites (built through Squarespace) with vendor & sponsor information. Comfortable using Photoshop and/or Illustrator (not a must, just a plus!)

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Design experience with Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) + video editing skills
• Knowledge of social media, including a mastery of trends and verbiage on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills
• Ability to take direction and work in a dynamic environment
• A positive, playful disposition (no haters)
• Discretion and a professional demeanor; sound judgment
• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized; keen attention to detail
• Dependable, punctual and resourceful
• You are passionate about events and care deeply about customer experience

Additional Information

You should be able to easily meet in the city at our office in NYC.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Traveling the country for events; connecting with key contacts in the entertainment/hospitality/media industry; attending fun events/team outings; working closely with the CEO.

DURATION

Spring Internship: Jan-May

Summer Internship: May-August

Fall Internship: August-November

TO APPLY

If you are ready to join the party, please submit a resume and a cover letter on our jobs page. Please be advised that is a rolling recruitment, and that we will conclude the process once the right person has been selected for the job.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we are only able to contact those who we decide to interview. No phone calls please.

Only candidates authorized to work in the US without any restrictions need apply.