Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines' extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch. We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays 401(k) plan with company match Medical, dental, and vision insurance Short- and long-term disability plans Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance Job referral bonus program The Intern, Marketing will dive into the dynamic world of marketing development. This role is ideal for students entering their junior or senior year, majoring in Marketing/Advertising, Visual Communications/Design, or Public Relations. The Intern, Marketing will gain hands-on experience in a variety of marketing tasks, contributing to both internal and external projects.
-short-term, temporary position with no benefits
-June 17 to August 16, 2024
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Help manage social media platforms; create engaging content, monitor effectiveness, and continuously provide strategic recommendations. Assist with design projects either in-house or in collaboration with our advertising agency. Package files for Prepress. Support the planning and execution of company events and activities. Enhance the Brand Guidelines with new images and information on safety, signage, and social media. Assist with revising and updating marketing materials including product sell sheets, flyers, and create DIY templates in Canva. Develop a comprehensive kit for our Top 5 products, encompassing current data and new asset creation. Help plan and schedule social media posts for September through Q1 2025, including specialized posts for our Top 5 product lines. Help design artwork and logos, completing up to 90% of required materials before the event. Develop creative concepts for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year celebrations. Research a system to manage photos, artwork assets, and vendor site access within our current environment. Enhance SEO for the company website and create landing pages for new products and promotions. Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum 2 years' experience in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator preferred. Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing/Advertising, Visual Communications/Design, or Public Relations, preferably entering junior or senior year. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Curious, fast-learning, and resourceful Strong creative and analytical skills. Basic knowledge of marketing principles. Graphic design experience preferred. Skilled in the fundamentals of typography, layout and composition. Familiarity with print concepts and practices. Knowledge of Google Ads, Google Analytics, SEO or willingness to learn Prior knowledge of video editing software a plus. Excellent communication and organizational abilities. Experience with social media platforms and content creation. Familiarity with design software and content management systems is a plus. Excellent PowerPoint, Word, Excel skills Ability to read and interpret general business documents. Ability to write routine reports and general business correspondence. Ability to work with peers and communicate basic concepts. Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions that require limited judgment. Ability to follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve routine problems. Must be eligible to work in the United States. At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. EFW prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and a background check.EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
