Summer 2019 Internship Information

Title: Summer Associate

Period of Performance: May to August 2019

Hours: Less than 30 per week

Location: Virtual

Pay: For college credit only

College Major: All majors are welcome to apply

Please forward a cover letter and resume to frances@yourfirestarter.com with “Summer Associate” in the subject line by no later than May 1, 2019.

Description

The Summer Associate will be responsible for assisting the CEO with a variety of marketing, public relations, and business development tasks for Firestarter and its clients. Tasks may include, but aren’t limited to:

• Write/edit printed and digital assets
• Design printed and digital assets
• Develop original or editing videos
• Build and update media lists and databases
• Create and distribute press releases and media alerts
• Compile lists for sponsorship, endorsements, and speaking engagement leads
• Compile lists for business development leads
• Use analytics tools to compile, organize, and analyze campaign data

Requirements

• Must be available by phone and email Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET
• Must have own computer and access to reliable internet service
• Must be creative, self-motivated, organized, and able to multitask
• Must have a working knowledge of all major social media platforms
• Must be a strong written and verbal communicator
• Must be a strong researcher
• Experience creating and editing video a plus, but not required
• Graphic design experience a plus, but not required
• Experience in sports marketing or public relations a plus, but not required

About Firestarter

Firestarter, based in Alexandria, Virginia, advises athletes, coaches, and executives, helping them develop, manage, enhance, and protect a key professional asset: their personal brand.

The firm provides strategic consulting, detailed analysis, day-to-day support/management, and individualized and group training to help clients position themselves in the marketplace, engage stakeholders, and motivate customers and other constituencies who could have short- or long-term impact on their positioning and reputation.

Building and/or growing a personal brand is not a one-size-fits-all proposition, so Firestarter offers multiple options to help you create enhance, and/or protect this most valuable asset.

• Personal brand and message development/enhancement
• Strategic planning, creation, and management of social media and content marketing
• Media representation
• Reputation management and repair strategies
• Personal brand training for individuals and teams