Top wine, spirits, & gourmet products marketing agency seeks sharp, savvy, serious intern for 2015

Aug. 27, 2015 - PRLog -- San Francisco, CA, August 25^th 2015-  Charles Communications Associations (http://www.charlescomm.com/) is an independent creative marketing communications firm focused on media, marketing and branding that helps local and global companies create, build and launch brands. Recognized as one of the most effective firms (http://www.charlescomm.com/portfolio/past-media-results.html) particularly in the international wine industry, CCA is also known for success in the gourmet, natural and organic food and beverage categories, as well as for top shelf spirits and luxury products marketing. Realizing the constantly growing potential of new media as marketing platforms, Charles Communications develops and executes strategies for clients driven by an in-depth understanding and experience with social network sites, blogs and other platforms.

We are seeking a fall and/or winter intern at our agency and are accepting resumes of qualified candidates.  Criteria are included here:

Opportunities Available: Fall 2015 Internship Available – School Credit

Job Description: We are looking for a part time intern (3-4 days a week) who can work at our hip downtown Financial District #FiDi San Francisco office and who will jump in and contribute to our smart, fast paced team. We need a smart, detail oriented, resourceful individual who is self-motivated, not afraid to ask questions, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities:

·      Be familiar with CCA’s clients and our general marketing strategies

·      Assist with CCA’s social media channels

·      Work on client projects as needed such as event support, social media, research, press releases and more

·      Assist with general office operations

Qualifications:

·      Familiarity with Macs & Excel in particular

·      Up-to-date on the latest social media trends and social media savvy in a variety of channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, etc. THIS IS KEY -we want STRONG STRATEGIC experience in social

·      Timeliness, attention to detail and accuracy are key to this position

·      Excellent written & verbal communications skills

·      Ability to work well with others while also running projects independently at times

·      Applicants must have at least 1 prior internship in an agency environment

·      Takes ownership of each task, being thoughtful and thorough in execution

·      Familiarity of CisionPoint, MailChimp, and Vertical Response is a plus!

·      Knowledge of the food & wine industry

·      Highly motivated and eager to learn

Compensation: This internship offers school credit only. Several of our internships in the past have resulted in full time employment.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter, along with the answers the following questions:

1.     What most interests you about working in Marketing?

2.     What are the top 5 media outlets you read in your free time and why?

3.     What is the most recent memorable food and/or wine experience and what made it so?

For further information and background, visit our website at www.charlescomm.com. (http://www.charlescomm.com/) Also visit our blog at www.alltheswirl.com, our page on Facebook, follow us on Twitter at @CharlesComm or on Instagram @AlltheSwirl.