PLANT Apothecary (PLANTApothecary.com) is a fast-growing, unisex, USDA Organic skincare brand based in Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Brooklyn. We sell online and through such retailers as Target, Macy’s, CB2, and many more.
We are seeking a highly motivated and thoughtful individual for a part-time, 20-hour-per week paid internship starting immediately.
This person will support and work closely with our Digital Marketing Strategist in growing our brand. The role is primarily administrative, with an emphasis on social media and influencer marketing. This person will also provide support to the rest of the PLANT team as we work toward our business goals.
If you are smart, hardworking, enthusiastic, and interested in the beauty, green living or design space—and are curious about how a brand grows, then we are looking for you!
Requirements/Necessary Skills for Recruitment:
Requirements:
-Experience working with the key social media platforms, specifically Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
-A keen understanding of best practices regarding the use of these social platforms for growing a business and brand.
-STRONG written and verbal skills.
-Familiarity with and comfort using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator on a Mac.
-A strong interest in the beauty, skincare, green living and/or design space is a big plus.
-Video editing skills are a HUGE plus!
-An interest in brand development and basic aspects of running a business.
-A go-getter, team player attitude, with enthusiasm for working in and supporting a small team and the various tasks that arise as part of that.
In addition to applying through InternQueen.com please submit the following info to talktoplant@gmaill.com
To submit for this internship, please follow the instructions below. If you don’t complete these tasks, your application will not be considered.
Describe three recent examples from brands that you have come across who have used and implemented innovative digital strategy to grow their brand exposure, and share with us what it is about those strategies that stood out to you the most. If possible, share links to their social media links and/or websites.
Please also share links or handles to any websites or social media profiles you’ve worked on recently.
Internship Description of Duties:
Responsibilities:
-Helping to maintain positive relationships with the media, including bloggers, social media influencers and printed media contacts, including shipping out samples to key contacts.
-Interacting with PLANT’s social media community, bloggers and a variety of retailers online, especially on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.
-Assisting with identifying influencers for potential social media collaborations.
-Researching and reporting on competitor brand impact, strategy and efforts.
-Ensuring new press features are uploaded to the PLANT website and social media profiles in a strategic and timely matter.
-Occasionally proofreading and editing content on our website.
-Occasionally assisting with in-house photo shoots for our social media.
