With Who: Rheos Nautical Eyewear
Location: Charleston, SC (remote available)
Dates: Fall 2021
Hours: 15-20 hours per week
Compensation: $12-14 per hour
Position Summary: (This is a paid internship.) Local sunglass brand Rheos Nautical Eyewear is seeking a part-time, paid intern for the fall semester to assist with social media management, public relations and marketing efforts. This position is meant to be a fun, hands-on learning experience, providing both an opportunity to learn more about the communications/marketing industry and to collaborate with/network with recent college graduates.
Rheos Nautical Eyewear is owned by a husband-wife duo with a passion for driving innovation. We are a rapidly growing e-commerce and retail company that sells floating sunglasses and other water-focused gear with a young team of laid-back professionals to match our laid-back brand.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct media contact research and send pre-written pitches weekly
- Compile and organize media spreadsheets
- Assist in engaging with customers on social media, to include reply comments, inbox monitoring/responding and resharing content
- Collaborate with marketing team on content calendar
- Assist in content creation, specifically TikTok videos and Instagram reels
- Occasionally assist in grassroots marketing efforts to include local event attendance (preferred)
Desired Skills:
- Organized with a team player attitude
- Proficient in GSuite and Microsoft Office
- Understanding of social media best practices, particularly with TikTok and Instagram
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience creating TikTok content (preferred)
- Experience running a business’s social media (preferred)
- Adobe Illustrator and some design experience a plus
Apply (or request more information): To learn more/apply: Please contact alumna Hannah Bain at hannahb@rheosgear.com. Interested applicants should send over their resume and provide a brief overview of their interest in the position. We look forward to speaking with you!
Company Description: We are thrill seekers and sun soakers. Beach loungers and boat launchers. We wake up early to catch the sunrise and stay out late to toast the moon. We believe in saltwater communion and the sacred bond between human and nature. Our love for the water leaves a contagious joy in our wake.
Founded by a husband-and-wife team out of Charleston, S.C., Rheos Nautical Eyewear designs floating sunglasses using featherlight frame material and signature Nylon Optic lenses. Since selling out the first two floating styles in 2016, Rheos has evolved into a collection of high-performance and stylish eyewear built for the water. Every detail of their selection of shades was designed for water activities, addressing the needs of fishermen, boaters, beachgoers and whatever-you-do-outsiders. Rheos is available for purchase in more than 400 retailers across the country including Dillard’s and Half Moon Outfitters, as well as online at www.rheosgear.com.
We are a committed 1% For The Planet member and work closely with our local partners Charleston Waterkeeper, Charleston Surfrider, and the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital. We work hard to grow the business, so we can grow personally and make a meaningful impact in the Charleston community and outdoor industry.