Marketing Intern

Legends Global; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a marketing support professional to assist in developing and executing event marketing plans and grassroots initiatives. You will create social media graphics for announcements, manage website updates, and help grow the community database.

Collaboration with the marketing manager is essential, with flexibility for nights and weekends during events. The role emphasizes organizational skills, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Microsoft Office or Google Sheets/Google Docs.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Demonstrated organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Creative thinking and ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Assists Manager in developing Marketing Plans, including grassroots initiatives and social media.
• Carries out marketing plans relating to events with advertising support as needed.
• Designs social media graphics and videos for announcements and posts.
• Assists with event promotions and community outreach.
• Creates email notifications of events and presales and sends to subscribers.
• Website maintenance and posting to community calendars.

Skills

Excel/Office

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Social media design

Organizational skills

Communication

Project prioritization

Team interaction

Professional appearance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Provides hands-on assistance in the implementation and organization of various activities and events at Legends Global/John Paul Jones Arena in order to gain greater understanding and knowledge of the event management industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists Manager in developing Marketing Plans, which include grassroots initiatives, social media, and eblasts.

• Carries out specific marketing plan relating to events using support of advertising, as requested by the Manager.

• Social Media Graphics: Design static graphics and videos for social media platforms, including event announcements, cover images, and promotional posts to engage the audience and build excitement.

• Assists Manager with event promotions and organization.

• Help implement and maintain outreach to major organizations within the community to grow databases.

• Creates email notifications of events and presales and sends to all subscribers.

• Website maintenance

• Maintains a list of Community Calendars and posts all relevant to JPJ Arena shows.

• Assist Marketing Manager as needed.

• Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays as dictated by events.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Microsoft Office or Google Sheets/Google Docs.

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

• Demonstrated organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Creative thinking

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines. Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedules.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to interact with all levels of staff and clients.

• Must have a professional attitude and appearance.

Physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; and must be able to use a two-way radio. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends lobal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and
protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.