Social Media Intern

At Gemini, we believe in the power of creativity and connection. As a leading digital marketing agency in the Twin Cities, we're on the lookout for a dynamic and enthusiastic Social Media Marketing Intern to join our vibrant team. Be trained by industry experts and gain exposure to cross-channel marketing while elevating your knowledge in this field.

Although we have been in business for nearly 30 years our vibe often feels like a “start-up” with each employee having the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way. We thrive on new energy, and we believe that with each new employee there is an opportunity to evolve in an unexpected, measurable way.

ROLE SUMMARY

In this fulltime internship, you'll dive into the dynamic realm of social media, collaborating with a passionate team to gain hands-on experience in both paid and organic social marketing. Within the paid social realm, you will learn how to ideate, create, and optimize social media campaigns and strategies from the ground up.  Your experience in organic social will consist of content creation, copywriting, post-scheduling, and community management. This is a full-time internship consisting of 40 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, digital media, data analytics, or related fields that require strong analytical skills.
• The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, highly creative, and have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow directions accurately.
• Be curious, ask questions for clarification and to better understand the purpose behind each task.
• Possess a genuine interest in and passion for social media, digital marketing, and staying ahead of industry trends.
• Knowledge of main social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite 
• General understanding of consumer behavior concepts to think strategically from both the business and consumer side of marketing. 
• Preferred experience in video content creation and familiarity with social media platforms' tools and features.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Carry out tasks that assist in creating, managing, analyzing, and optimizing digital marketing campaigns for various sizes of businesses and industries.
• Assist with managing paid social programs, including ad creative design, campaign creation, audience targeting, data analysis, and optimization.
• Learn which KPIs (key performance indicators) drive incremental business opportunities for marketing channels.
• Prepare and report on daily, weekly, and monthly data that is timely, accurate, and comprehensive.
• Collaborate with other team members in different departments to support current account objectives.
• Demonstrate creativity by producing compelling short-form videos along with static imagery that aligns with proper brand identities.
• Research and stay up to date with the latest social media trends and communicate insights to the team.

ABOUT US

Gemini: Advanced Marketing Solutions (founded as Gruen Agency in 1992) is a performance-based marketing agency specializing in propelling businesses forward. We rewrite the playbook for cutting-edge solutions for today’s most complex business issues. Ultimate success is not achieved alone, it is mutual. The name Gemini, inspired from the zodiac sign for twins, epitomizes that spirit of partnership. We succeed when our clients, our employees, and our digital partners succeed. The name Gemini epitomizes that spirit of partnership.

Our Stephanie Tollefson purchased the company in 2019 after a successful 12-year run as agency President. Tollefson’s extensive knowledge of marketing and her limitless passion for client service make her the clear choice to lead our team of eager digital marketers into the future. Her mission is simple: provide a work environment that attracts and retains the best talent in the Twin Cities and give them the freedom and resources to redefine how exceptional marketing is measured. By giving her employees this level of ownership has elevated every aspect of the business and has secured its spot as one of the most coveted agencies in the Twin Cities. 

The true stars at Gemini are our amazing group of talented marketers who work tirelessly to exceed our client’s expectations and to satisfy an internal call to outperform, overdeliver and outshine the rest. We have fostered a culture where our employees are proud of what they do, the clients they help and the company they represent. 

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If this sounds like an opportunity that would jumpstart your career in the right direction, we invite you to apply today!