Communications Intern
About Howcast
Howcast® empowers people with engaging, useful how-to information wherever, whenever they need to know how. From (“How to Paint a Wall”), and (“How to Survive a Zombie Attack ”), Howcast streams tens of millions of videos every month across its multi-platform distribution network. With more than two million downloads across iPhone, iPad, Android, and BlackBerry phones, Howcast is the #1 mobile app for instructional content -- wherever you are.
In addition to creating a library of valuable how-to information, Howcast also offers an array of (“costom video solutions ”) for content providers, site publishers, and marketers. Launched in 2008, Howcast is led by a senior management team with backgrounds in traditional and new media, including alumni of Google, YouTube, Yahoo!, and NewsCorp, with offices in San Francisco and New York. To learn more, visit (“www.howcast.com”), and keep up with us on (“twitter”).
Role
You will work with the Communications Manager to gain hands-on experience by building brand awareness with cost-effective PR, traditional marketing, and social media marketing tactics, including:
- Track and monitor Howcast’s reputation and media coverage
- Maintain and update press hits and master media database; develop targeted media lists for new campaigns
- Assist in social media monitoring and engagement across social networking platforms
- Draft PR materials, including interview backgrounders, blog posts, and more
- Help plan company and industry events
- Track industry happenings and learn how they affect the company
- Be an integral part of a fast-growing company’s marketing efforts
Skills
- Strong written and inter-personal communication skills
- Genuine interest in emerging digital media and social media platforms and marketing tactics
- Ability to engage thoughtfully and usefully to enhance company profile on social networking sites
- Keen attention to detail and good organization skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment requiring you to work with agility across teams
- Ability to work effectively with team members and take direction
- Familiarity with the following software/services preferred: Google Docs, Microsoft Office
To Apply
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