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Marketing Intern
Company - Strategic Research Associates
Salary - Internship - unpaid
Open Date - 04/18/2012
Close Date - 05/25/2012
Contact Name - Joanne Vega
Contact Phone - 509-324-4272
Contact Email - joannev@strategicresearch.net
Job Description
Want to learn more about the dark side of marketing? Agencies, retailers, and major marketing partners all use market research to make their decisions, and help guide them in campaign development. Strategic Research Associates provides both qualitative and quantitative market research support to the areas top agencies!
Some tasks we have in mind include:
- Assisting with SRA's brand development, updating website content, writing blog posts, etc
- Assisting with survey testing and working hands on in the execution of surveys
- Assisting with the development and execution of top notch focus groups
- Assisting with proofing, and developing research presentations on completed projects, providing keen insights to clients on ways to operationalize the research findings
Requirements
Eager, friendly, flexible, and ready to jump in feet first to learn what market research is about, as well as helping SRA with our personal brand development efforts in social and traditional media outlets. Keen attention to detail and an interest in market research is required!
How to Apply
Submit your resume to joannev@strategicresearch.net for consideration.
Communications Consultant 1
Company - Washington State University College of Pharmacy (Spokane)
Salary - $1489.20
Open Date - 03/27/2012
Close Date - 08/04/2012
Contact Name - WSU Human Resource Services
Contact Phone - 509-335-4521
Contact Email - HRS@wsu.edu
Job Description
Part-Time
This position in the College of Pharmacy coordinates the day-to-day changes in the college's online content. Responsibilities include updating existing content, creating new content, and continually reviewing for quality improvement.
Job Duties:
CONTENT MANAGEMENT
In accordance with college guidelines, add new and remove old content (words and images) on the web in collaboration with others who may be affected by content changes or who request content changes. Confirm appropriateness of changes before completing.
Continually review and monitor all content to ensure accuracy and verify timeliness.
Regularly contact unit managers and faculty associated with web content to inquire if new content is needed on the pages representing their programs.
Regularly update content in data repositories, such as the personnel directory and news archives.
Post videos and create appropriate links and maintain a catalogue page listing the video offerings. Work in conjunction with IT Director to use appropriate tools for posting videos.
CONTENT CREATION
Under direct supervisor of the Communications Director, edit new content and rewrite old content to update and refresh the web pages, always with the primary target audience or customer in mind. Edit news releases and stories generated by the Communications Director into a format more appropriate for the web.
Obtain and prepare new images for the web in Adobe Photoshop.
Add new content including pages and navigation as requested or as appropriate.
Find and add links and other new content as appropriate, always judging whether it will be of interest or relevance to the target audience for that page.
ASSESSMENT AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Attend relevant webinars and other trainings on campus when they are offered, particularly in relation to designing and writing for the web. Network with other content coordinators and communications people. Stay updated on search engine optimization methods. Apply new knowledge.
Support the Development Director, Communications Director, Student Services Director, associate deans, and department chairs in their efforts to maximize use of the web materials to reach their target audiences.
In conjunction with the communications director monitor web site traffic and provide periodic updates on traffic with respect to targeted message campaigns.
Ensure the College of Pharmacy's web presence contains proper messaging and meets university marketing and design standards.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, or related field; or four years of writing/editing/public relations experience; OR equivalent education/experience.
Preferred Qualifications : Preferred Qualifications
Two years of full time experience generating communications material and content in a web environment.
Internet marketing and web content generation experience at a comprehensive public or private research university or similar complex organization.
Working knowledge of Dreamweaver.
How to Apply
Special Notification to Applicant : As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to submit a resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications as they relate to the specific duties and responsibilities of this position as well as the minimum and preferred qualifications.
This is position is 12-month, 60% FTE.
Background Check : This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.