Marketing Intern

Position Overview: 

The Marketing Intern will assist with a wide range of marketing initiatives for each brand. In this role, you will assist with campaign logistics and development, assist with content creation, market research, ambassador management, and event coordination. You will work closely with the Marketing Manager Team to help execute strategies for each brand based on awareness, engagement, and growth. This internship is ideal for a motivated and creative individual with a passion for the outdoors and an interest in building a career in marketing. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and develop valuable skills for your career.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Marketing team with execution of marketing campaigns.
• Monitor brand ambassadors’ and content creators’ deliverables.
• Assist with logistics for content shoots and local events.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends.
• Conduct brand research for earned media hits via blogs/articles and social posts.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to marketing initiatives.
• Support day-to-day operations of the marketing team.
• Ship products to media and create/track marketing orders.
• Assist with copywriting for email campaigns, digital ads, etc.

NOTE:  This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Education and Experience:

• Some knowledge or interest in marketing.
• Experience or understanding of marketing principles is a plus.
• Passion for the outdoor industry is preferred.

Competencies and Skills: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey ideas effectively.
• Ability to think creatively and contribute fresh ideas.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively in collaborative, high-performance teams.
• Effective multitasking skills.
• Strong drive and the ability to operate autonomously.
• Positive and cooperative attitude, with strong communication skills to interact with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Familiarity with social media platforms. 

 Physical Demands: 

• Works in an office environment.

• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer. 
• Ability to move about facility on regular basis to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy equipment (up to 50lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.
• Visual and hearing acuity.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally for work.

NOTE:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

• General office environment, with some exposure to plant environment, with forklift and other general hazards.
• Exposure to the outdoors and unstable ground.

American Outdoor Brands (and its affiliates) is an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, military service, application for military service, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Candidates must possess proper authorization to work in the United States and, where applicable, to possess technical data as defined in the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 CFR 120.         10.