Description:
Funatix Events is a full-service event company that supports local events through ticket sales, marketing, and sponsorships. Funatix Events flagship partnerships include one of the world's oldest rodeos — Mandan Rodeo Days; ND's longest running marathon, The Bismarck Marathon, dirt tracking racing at the Dacotah Speedway, community festivals like Mac & Cheese Fest, and more. The Bismarck Larks are the parent company for Funatix Events.
As a Marketing Intern for a multi-faceted event company you will have the opportunity to market different products in a multitude of ways. Social media marketing and email database marketing will be a major part of your role within the organization as you will work along the Marketing Director to ensure we hit all of our goals. This quick growing company is looking for someone ready to learn in a real world environment.
Start Date: May 2024
End Date: August/September 2024
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Utilize Asana as project management software to be assigned tasks.
- Assist with the scheduling and publishing of daily content on all social media channels as well as creation, development, and execution of social media campaigns.
- Update and/or create website pages using Wordpress sites
- Showcase strong copywriting and copy editing skills for writing email newsletter copy (Mailchimp) and social media captions (Facebook/Instagram)
- Able to complete work on a deadline, sometimes very quick deadlines
- Exhibits knowledge of using current AI platforms (OpenAI, Photoshop Generative AI, etc.)
- Able to create graphics in a variety of formats (social media, flyers, etc.) using industry standard platforms (Canva, Adobe Suite, etc.).
- Pitch and execute new ideas for various content pieces for different events. This includes but is not limited to: website stories, social media threads, video content, press releases, etc.
- Help manage all photo and creative inventory as it pertains to event needs.
Desired Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements:
- Experience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, etc.) and Social Media Analytics is a plus.
- Ability to shoot video and have a knowledge of video editing software is a plus
- Working for a degree in Journalism, Marketing, or a similar track
Reports To: Marketing Director
Stipend & Housing: This is an unpaid internship. Team does offer a stipend to help cover expenses such as housing, transportation, food etc. Team offers 2 options to accommodate interns who are local and interns will travel to Bismarck for the internship.
Option 1-
Stipend-$1000/Month
Housing-Not Provided. Intern is responsible for providing their own housing.
Option 2-
Stipend-$500/Month
Housing- Provided. Intern is responsible for deposit and utilities.
Credit: College credit towards a major, minor or general elective may be earned.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
