Digital Marketing & Strategy Intern

Simply Independent (a Launch Factory portfolio company) is an investor-backed start-up with a focus on Age Tech and customer-centric services and technologies that improve the healthcare, wellness, and day-to-day living of seniors. We are passionate about helping seniors and families navigate longevity in the comfort of their home. Our mission is to empower everyone to live independently with dignity in their chosen communities. The co-founders come from deep science backgrounds with consulting, venture capital, and operational expertise prior to founding the company.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent attention to details and an ownership mindset.

·        Previous experience in digital marketing, SEO, and/or web design

·        Excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate is expected to write concisely and present clearly

·        Strong ability to think creatively and solve problems critically

·        Proficiency in Adobe (e.g. Illustrator or other vector-based editing tools) and WordPress (e.g. Divi builder or other website building tools).

·        Experience / interest in consumer technology is a plus

This internship will propel your career by giving you the exposure and training to grow your current skills in digital strategy, marketing, and web design in a fast-paced start-up environment. You will work closely with our co-founders to develop and implement digital marketing strategies to drive customer acquisition, engagement, and loyalty for our consumer technology product. We are looking for a strong candidate to assist with the following responsibilities:

·        Research and evaluate competitors’ digital presence

·        Design and maintain a website that delivers intuitive and friendly user experience

·        Drive online traffic and conversion through SEO techniques

·        Create in-house digital marketing materials for social media and online campaigns

·        Establish channels to get in front of our target customers using creative, low-cost and scalable methods

·        Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field

·        Available in Fall 2020 (August or September start date) for 10 weeks or more

·        Fully remote (with option of working out of our San Diego office at Launch Factory incubator if in Southern California region)

·        Must have a good internet connection and a webcam for live remote conference calls

·        Agree to the terms and conditions of this unpaid internship

 

·        Experience in designing, executing, and growing a digital marketing plan for a technology product launch

·        Opportunity to add significant digital marketing assets to your resume and portfolio

·        Exposure to business development and/or customer engagement, for ideal candidates who go above and beyond

·        Opportunity to initiate projects outside of defined scope

·        Direct coaching and mentorship from our co-founders

·        Academic credit (if applicable); Certificate of completion and letters of recommendation are also available