DIGITAL MARKETING INTERN

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Digital Marketing Intern position provides students with an opportunity for hands-on professional experience and portfolio building while gaining internship credit towards related academic programs. This position requires at minimum a one-year commitment, and reports to Kwik Lok's Global Director of Marketing and Communications. This position upholds the Kwik Lok Corporation philosophies with dedication to continuous improvement in food safety, quality, and integrity.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team members to craft high-quality content and copy for branding, marketing, and advertising initiatives.
• Create and edit website content.
• Manage existing website content, ensuring accuracy and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Perform basic website maintenance tasks, including image uploads and minor layout adjustments.
• Conduct keyword research and implement SEO best practices to improve website ranking.
• Transform web analytics insights into data-driven web strategies that optimize user experience, boost conversion rates and achieve key business goals.
• Assist with basic HTML editing tasks to update website content and improve functionality.
• Assist with content deliverables aligned with company strategy, style guidelines, and brand voice across multiple internal and external touchpoints.
• Monitor and contribute to the enterprise editorial calendar.
• Edit and proofread copy, assist with visual appeal and understandability of all communications.
• Support trade show logistics as needed, ensuring brand accuracy and consistency.
• Help further develop and maintain communications tools and processes.
• Support company social media presence and timely engagement with customers (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
• Other duties as assigned based on skills and interest.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with coursework in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Web Design, Business, Writing, Creative Writing, English, Digital Media, or a related field; academic standing as a Junior, Senior or graduate student.
• Software experience: Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, writing, and editing skills.
• Ability to understand and implement SEO principles.
• Familiarity with social media platforms preferred (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram)
• Familiarity with web design platforms such as WordPress (preferred).
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and have a willingness to learn.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and background screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent and concise communication skills (verbal and written).
• Extremely organized and proactive.
• Pays strong attention to detail, possesses a keen eye for deliverable layout and proofreading skills.
• Can collaborate with others and work independently.
• Ability to prioritize workload completion under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or graphic design a plus.
• HTML coding knowledge a plus
• Approaches work with an innovative spirit, is eager to learn, and is constantly focused on continual improvement.

ALL THE DETAILS...

• Pay commensurate with experience: (Undergraduate: $18.00/hour, Graduate: $21.00/hour)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 20 hours per week minimum, flexible opportunity to work full-time based on company need and intern availability
• Insurance/Retirement benefits – only eligible for full-time interns
• Insurance benefits – Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability insurance plans (60-day waiting period)
• Paid time off: (90-day waiting period, prorated for first fiscal year)
• Holidays: 64.5 hours a year (8.5 days): 1 Floating Holiday, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday following, half day on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Sick Leave : 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked
• Work location: In office in Yakima, Washington with occasional hybrid work opportunities
• Work environment: Office setting. Regularly sitting and/or standing at a computer. Constantly hearing, seeing, and talking

**To learn more about Kwik Lok, visitwww.kwiklok.com. **

Kwik Lok is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We value a diverse workforce and provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, or participate in the application and interview process.

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