Digital Marketing Intern

Portkey SEO Solutions; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Portkey SEO Solutions in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Digital Marketing Intern to support SEO, social media, and website design projects. The role offers training and 16–24 hours per week with potential transition to full-time depending on performance. Office location is St.

Anthony/Roseville, MN, with hourly compensation. You will assist with blogging, keyword research, landing pages, and Google My Business boosts, while gaining hands-on experience across WordPress, Canva, and Adobe Creative

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop and show examples of work.
• Must have a portfolio of graphics designed in the past.
• Must have the ability to write and proof read well.

Responsibilities

• Support SEO blogs and pages on WordPress or Wix.
• Create location-based landing pages and optimize for local SEO.
• Manage client social media posts and captions; schedule posts.
• Design and edit websites using WordPress and other builders.
• Create email campaigns with MailChimp and design branded graphics.
• Assist with outreach and client communication.

Skills

Writing & proofreading

Portfolio development

Creative thinking

Tools

WordPress

Wix

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

MailChimp

HTML/CSS

Job description

We are a Digital Marketing Agency that helps local businesses with their online presence by improving online visibility through effective SEO strategies to drive business and increase phone calls.

Who We’re Looking For:

The Digital Marketing Intern will go through training to perform several projects for Portkey SEO’s customers. We are looking to hire someone between 16 to 24 hours a week with the potential of the position turning into a full-time salaried position some time in the future, depending on quality of work and whether the candidate is a good fit. If we see serious potential in the individual, we may transition them over to full-time salaried with benefits a little earlier as well.

Projects will include:

SEO Work (All training will be provided):

• Ensure that SEO blogs are being completed in a timely manner. Delegate when needed
• Use SEO goal forms submitted by clients to create and organize a sheet to map out the goals of SEO each month
• Keep an organized list and plan out SEO blogs/landing pages to be written each month for clients
• Write and optimize SEO Blogs on WordPress and Wix websites
• Create location based landing pages for websites
• Google My Business Boosts
• Optimize Websites for Boosts
• Use tools for optimization
• Research which keywords are working best for clients and which keywords could use more help for ranking
• Utilize tools for SEO Keyword Research
• Work with an external SEO expert and make SEO edits/adjustments as advised

Social Media Management:

• Design custom social media posts on Facebook and Instagram for clients using their branding
• Write captions for social media posts
• Schedule weekly social media postings out for clients
• Use Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud programs
• Create content on TikTok and repost TikTok Videos on Instagram as Reels

Website Design:

• Meet with clients to discuss website goals
• Use WordPress and other builders to design/edit websites for clients
• Install themes on websites
• Effectively and efficiently utilize Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud programs
• Transfer/redirect domains, adjust additional DNS settings, troubleshoot hosting issues
• Communicate with client as needed
• Problem solve to resolve issues that arise
• Minimal coding, HTML and CSS
• Edit websites as needed under billable hours

Email Campaigns:

• Create email campaigns to be sent out to a list of clients monthly or bi-monthly with MailChimp
• Write copy and design the email campaigns custom for the client highlighting different services
• Update email clients lists in MailChimp
• Design highly customized and branded graphics to support content

Other:

• Sales outreach in networking circles
• Client account management and communication
• Other duties as delegated

This position is PAID HOURLY with Office located in St. Anthony/Roseville.

Hours: 16-24 hours a week

Experience: Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop and show examples of work. Must have a portfolio of graphics designed in the past. Must have the ability to write and proof read well.

Salary Level: ENTRY-LEVEL//PAID/HOURLY

Pay: From $18.50 - $22 per hour starting pay