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Intern - Editorial Department
Intern – Education Marketing
Intern - Product Marketing
Intern – Promotional Products Marketing
Intern - Web Marketing
Intern - Editorial Department
Company: Progressive Business Publications
Location: Malvern, PA (western suburb of Philadelphia)
Status: Summer Internship/Full Time (paid)
Job Category: Editorial
Position: Editorial Intern
Education Level: Undergrads who will have completed their junior year, or will have recently completed Bachelor’s degree
Our collaborative program for Summer Interns is an engaged experience, where the intern works closely with Editorial professionals who train them in all aspects of producing market-quality publications and online Editorial content. Virtually all material written by our Interns is published — a great way to build a portfolio of work!
Internship Goals: To develop and enhance intern skills in writing, writing with clarity and focus, writing to specific markets, Web-based research, market research and interviewing with a purpose. Interns will gain a strong and useful understanding of basic business structures and practices. They’ll also get experience in proofreading and using the latest publishing-industry software, while learning the importance of accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Here is some of the exciting, valuable work our Interns will be trained to do:
Headline/Story Angling: This essential Editorial function involves talking directly with a wide variety of business professionals to learn what sorts of headlines spur them to want to read the stories we produce, and how they would like to have that information presented to them. Develops interviewing skills and market understanding.
Writing News Shorts: These crisp, focused features appear in all PBP newsletters. The task requires researching the Web and other sources for newsy items that can be rewritten and tailored to fit our publications. Skills: research, writing, editing, market focus.
Writing Scenario Responses: Many PBP publications have a “Scenario” feature where a business problem is posed by one of our writers, and real-life practitioners are contacted and asked to offer a solution to the challenge. Skills: Writing, interviewing, editing.
Writing Lighter Sides: These are another highly regarded editorial feature in many PBP publications. It involves finding a newsy or interesting item, suited to a specific publication in a specific market and transforming it into a short, humorous tale. Skills: Research, writing, creative writing, editing.
Online Content: PBP Media, as well as other business units, require a steady stream of vibrant, accurate editorial content. Interns would be trained to produce the types of stories and copy these endeavors require to continue to be successful.
Product Meeting Interviews: Twice a year, every PBP publication is assessed to determine how well it fits the needs of the subscribers who buy it. Interns would be involved in this essential function by doing 15 to 20-minute interviews with subscribers.
Editorial Internship continued
Cross Training in Marketing, Production and Fulfillment: There’s a lot more that goes into a professional newsletter than what meets the eye.
Interns get a behind-the-scenes look at the other crucial elements needed to produce a successful newsletter in today competitive marketplace.
Key skills/requirements:
- A solid command of the English language.
- Good writing skills, with a desire to learn more.
- Strong telephone skills.
- Ability to interview a variety of people and derive information from them.
- Interpersonal skills, with the ability to learn to communicate with and relate to all levels within and outside the organization.
- Conducting market research.
- Good work ethic.
- Focus and enthusiasm, with a strong desire to succeed.
- Strong academic record.
To apply please email your resume to: internED@pbp.com
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Intern - Product Marketing
Company: Progressive Business Publications
Location: Malvern, PA (western suburb of Philadelphia)
Status: Summer Internship/Full Time (paid)
Job Category: Marketing
Position: Marketing Intern
Education Level: Undergrads who will have completed their junior year; or will have recently completed Bachelor’s degree; or current MBA student
Progressive Business Publications has enjoyed 20 straight years of growth as one of the nation’s leading B2B (business-to-business) diversified information providers with 10 divisions. Our collaborative summer internship program is a valuable and engaging experience where interns work side-by-side with Marketing professionals – doing not just observing – as they learn various aspects of marketing, advertising and copywriting for email and web, customer and market research, and campaign tracking and analysis.
Internship Experience
In this role you will:
- Analyze customer database to isolate demographics and purchase behavior
- Survey Customers to determine how our company and products are performing
- Compile and present all findings to management, recommending and executing courses of action
- Conduct directed competitive research to determine viability of new businesses
- Partner with several business leaders to provide customer/market knowledge
- Research potential new product launches across the company
- Provide and analyze weekly and monthly performance data
You will also:
- Assist multiple divisions in several online and offline marketing initiatives
- Track web / e-mail performance data for multiple divisions
- Research SEO, Social Media, SEM and other web channels
- Assist on special projects as needed
Note: Product Marketing interns will be involved in all areas of the company, including traditional Product Marketing Manager responsibilities.
Who should apply: Motivated college students entering their senior year, those who have recently graduated and current MBA students. We seek candidates who are interested in a career in marketing and a top-quality, paid summer internship. Our interns get involved in many key aspects of our business, and their work impacts multiple business divisions. You’ll identify cutting-edge information needs for different executive audiences in business, the medical & health industries, education and nonprofit fields as you learn the skills to thrive in a high-performance, results-driven company.
Key Skills/Requirements for the Position include:
- Analytical, critical thinking skills and writing skills
- Web, Word and Excel skills
- Interpersonal skills, with the ability to learn to communicate with and relate to all levels both within and outside the organization
- Focus and enthusiasm – with a strong desire to succeed
- Self-motivated achiever who can multi-task
- Experience in Marketing, either at the internship or academic level
- Strong academic record
To apply please email your resume to: fesi@pbp.com
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Intern – Promotional Products Marketing
Company: Progressive Business Publications
Location: Malvern, PA (western suburb of Philadelphia)
Status: Summer Internship/Full Time (paid)
Job Category: Marketing
Position: Marketing Intern
Education Level: Undergrads who will have completed their junior year, or will have recently completed Bachelor’s degree
Progressive Business Publications has enjoyed 20 straight years of growth as one of the nation’s leading B2B (business-to-business) diversified information providers with 10 divisions. Our collaborative program for Summer Interns is a valuable and engaging experience, where the intern works in a collegial office setting, side-by-side with Marketing professionals who train them “hands-on” in the various aspects of marketing/advertising/copywriting for email and the web, customer and market research, and campaign tracking and analysis.
In today’s highly competitive, fast changing environment, keeping up to date in one’s field is critical to remaining relevant and competitive. PBP’s products provide that edge. Our Compliance and Gifts and Incentives divisions rely on product marketing to stay ahead of the competition.
Internship Experience: To develop one’s skills in research, analysis, and email and web marketing skills for business executives in a variety of fields. Interns will also gain experience with real time data interpretation and marketing research and analysis and will gain a strong and useful understanding of basic business structures and practice and see how business goals are achieved by a highly successful private company while participating in the process.
Who should apply: Motivated students entering their senior year, or who will have recently completed a Bachelor’s, who are interested in a career in marketing have a unique opportunity for a full-time, top quality paid summer internship. Our select interns get involved in many key aspects of our business, doing not just observing. You’ll work side-by-side with marketing professionals and product marketers whose work impacts multiple PBP business divisions. You’ll identify cutting edge information needs for different executive audiences in business, the medical & health industries, education and nonprofit fields as you learn the skills to thrive in a high-performance, results-driven company.
Key Skills/Requirements for the Position include:
- Strong analytical, critical thinking skills and writing skills
- Solid web, Word and Excel skills are a must, HTML, Photoshop, Dreamweaver a plus
- Interpersonal skills, with the ability to learn to communicate with and relate to all levels both within and outside the organization
- Focus and enthusiasm, with a strong desire to succeed
- Motivated person who is a self-starter and can multi-task
- Experience in Marketing, either at the internship or academic level
- Strong academic record
Please email cover letter and resume to: internMKT@pbp.com
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Intern - Web Marketing
Company: Progressive Business Publications
Location: Malvern, PA (western suburb of Philadelphia)
Status: Summer Internship/Full Time (paid)
Job Category: Marketing
Position: Internet Marketing Intern
Education Level: Undergrads who will have completed their junior year; or will have recently completed Bachelor’s degree; or current MBA student
Progressive Business Publications has enjoyed 20 straight years of growth as one of the nation’s leading B2B (business-to-business) diversified information providers with 10 divisions. Our collaborative program for Summer Interns is a valuable and engaging experience, where the intern works in a collegial office setting, side-by-side with Marketing professionals who train them “hands-on” in the various aspects of marketing/advertising/copywriting for email and the web, customer and market research, and campaign tracking and analysis.
Executives always need the latest information from experts on organizational subjects that are important to their current job performance. In today’s highly competitive, fast changing environment, keeping up to date in one’s field is critical to remaining relevant and competitive. PBP’s products provide that edge. Our Media division plays a vital role in maintaining that edge.
Internship Experience: The Internet Marketing Intern will work closely with our online marketing teams to develop abilities in research, copywriting, and email/web marketing skills for business executives in a variety of fields. You’ll have a chance to work with world-class B2B marketing and sales teams and help develop new online products and marketing plans for said products. You will also use social networks to connect with leaders and learn about the communities we serve, and help develop new sales lead generation campaigns using online tools and email. This intern will help model and implement new approaches to B2B advertising using real time data interpretation and marketing research/analysis using Google Analytics.
Who should apply: Motivated students entering their senior year, those who will have recently obtained a Bachelor’s, or MBA students. We seek candidates who are interested in a career in marketing and a unique opportunity for a full-time, top quality paid summer internship. Our select interns get involved in many key aspects of our business, doing not just observing. You’ll work side-by-side with marketing professionals and product marketers whose work impacts multiple PBP business divisions. You’ll identify cutting edge information needs for different executive audiences in business, the medical & health industries, education and nonprofit fields as you learn the skills to thrive in a high-performance, results-driven company.
Key Skills/Requirements for the Position include:
- Strong analytical, critical thinking skills and writing skills
- Solid web, Word and Excel skills are a must
- Experience using web 2.0 tools to connect with buyers and decision makers
- Interpersonal skills, with the ability to learn to communicate with and relate to all levels both within and outside the organization
- Experience with Google Analytics or similar services a plus
- Good work ethic
- Focus and enthusiasm, with a strong desire to succeed
- Motivated person who is a self-starter and can multi-task
- Experience in Marketing, either at the internship or academic level
- Strong academic record
Please email cover letter and resume to: internMKT@pbp.com