MotaWord is looking for social media interns this summer. Spread the word!

Social Media Summer Internship

MotaWord is the world’s fastest human translation platform. Come and join a multi-lingual, international team working in a fast-paced startup environment. We’re at an important point in MotaWord’s growth, so this is a great opportunity to get first hand experience in a young company and learn from an experienced founder.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to and implement MotaWord’s cross-platform social media marketing plan
• Write and oversee the daily content on digital media platforms including, but not limited to, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and YouTube.
• Manage scheduling, posting, creative asset development, and all other aspects of running a lively content marketing program.
• Assist in the management of day-to-day content strategy activities, including editorial calendar planning, pitching and drafting compelling content, market research, promotions, contests, and relationship management.
• Monitor social media influencers, trends, applications, tools, emerging platforms, etc., and make recommendations that are a good fit for our clients and support marketing initiatives.

Experience required:

• On track to get a BA or BS in Marketing/English/PR/Communications or Translation Studies preferred - but open to other candidates if demonstrate acute knowledge of social media
• Working knowledge of a foreign language is a must (Chinese especially is an asset)
• Strong knowledge of public relations best practices and metrics is desired
• Superior writing and editing skills with a proven ability to create unique and compelling content
• Avid consumer and sophisticated user of social media across platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, etc.
• Passionate and driven. A demonstrated willingness to roll-up sleeves and do what it takes to drive initiatives to succeed.
• Ability to work in self-directed, fast-paced environment

Please send CV and cover letter to grace@motaword.com by May 15, 2015. Preference will be given to local candidates. Be prepared with samples of your experience in social media either personal, academic, or professional. We will gladly accept smart, dedicated candidates in lieu of those with work experience. Candidates that meet our criteria will be given a follow-up questionnaire. Let us see what you are capable of by including an awesome cover letter - yes, we read them. Interns may receive college credit as arranged through their institution.