About CarShare Guy
At a time when technology has challenged and altered the way our communities conduct business, the expectations of a personalized and convenient experience are enlightening all of us in how we work and leisure. The automotive and transportation industries have obviously been no stranger to this, from ride-sharing, to self driving technology, and everything in between we are seeing tremendous changes in how we get around. Carsharing has found its place in the markets, offering just another option to the mesh of available products for travelers, neighbors, and now yourself! CSG’s mission is to provide the existing and potential community members with the right tools, resources, and partners that will make their experience as an owner or as a renter more enjoyable and successful. Our intent is to strengthen our community, so that it can remain a community that is able to overcome hurdles, provide savings to travelers, and of course passive income towards financial freedom, all while keeping you up to date on anything carshare related.
Job Description:
The CarShare Guy (CSG) is looking to add to our team! CSG is seeking a highly motivated individual with an interest in writing, digital marketing, and social media management for an editorial internship. This remote internship allows individuals to participate in all areas of CSG’s digital presence– including our online blog, various social media platforms, and branding campaign initiatives as part of our Marketing/Editorial Department team. Though the position emphasizes editorial work, there will also be opportunities for light writing, research, and social media marketing experience as well. In addition, the intern will work closely with our Chief Marketing Officer and will be exposed to an education in both paid and organic digital marketing analytics, measurement and optimization; as well as how such pertains to content creation and social media management.
Duties include:
- Researching and writing original content for CSG’s blog.
- Contributing content to our social media platforms.
- Copy editing and fact checking website, blogs, and social media posts.
- Preparation of social media updates and posts as instructed by CMO.
- Copy editing and preparing electronic newsletters.
- Copy editing and preparing publicity materials.
- Carrying out light administrative tasks.
Additional duties may include:
- Collaborating with and assisting other members of the marketing team.
- Researching emergent social media platforms as a way of expanding and building brand awareness.
- Researching and finding pertinent articles and information regarding news in the carsharing industry.
- Writing articles for CSG’s blogs and social media platforms, including reviews, profiles, & event recaps.
- Selection and digital manipulation of images for marketing purposes.
- Providing customer service and correspondence via email and social platforms in terms of communicating with our followers and potential partners.
- Assisting the CMO in researching and finding potential partnerships within the industry to produce future revenue.
Qualifications:
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
- Excellent critical thinking skills.
- Strong Internet research skills.
- Familiarity with Associated Press Style (APA Format).
- Strong interest in current emerging technologies.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively on a team and individually.
- Intrinsically motivated individual who is interested in learning about how to get a startup off the ground.
- Familiarity with WordPress and blog content & platforms.
- Familiarity with a wide-area of social media platforms not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Pinterest.
Hours:
CSG allows for a flexible schedule. We are committed to working with the individual to find a happy work/life/school balance that fits the needs of both entities. While we will track the hours the Editorial Assistant Intern puts in to report back to CofC, we are more interested in the completion of tasks.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship with the potential of turning into a paid internship or even a team member based on performance. We are pleased to assist in any kind of college credit recognition by a university or program’s internship criteria.
Reports to:
Tatiana Donald, Chief Marketing Officer
Application Process:
Send a cover letter, resume and three writing samples or excerpts of no more than 500 words. Send e-mail with PDF attachments to tatiana@thecarshareguy.com. Please put “CSG Editorial Intern” as the subject header. We will contact you only if you have been selected for an interview.