Marketing/Sales - Intern

Gannett Memphis, TN Full-time Sales

Posted on January 25, 2022

Req #19694

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.

B2B MARKETING/SALES INTERNSHIPS
Location: Memphis, TN

The B2B Marketing Solutions Sales team is accepting applications for our 10-week Summer 2022 Internship Program which will begin June 13, 2022. This internship experience will provide you with the opportunity to collaborate with top B2B Marketing experts, exposure to multiple divisions (client support, presales data/insights/operations, marketing and creative services, local sales teams, auto and national sales), and an assigned mentor to help guide and advise you along the way. Hours will range from 15-30 weekly, based on student availability.

With industry-leading technology and digital marketing services, our team shares a commitment to supporting local commerce, enabling businesses to connect with customers where we live, work, and serve.

As an Intern working with your assigned team, you will develop and apply your experience and skills in:

Supporting and interacting directly with our Account and Digital Executives
Networking opportunities and events
Shared experiences with key leaders
Learning client engagement and communication skills
Researching competitive data; identifying digital targets
Learning how to maintain and grow existing accounts
Developing new business leads with client research and prospecting
Pre-planning, customizing, and optimizing sales campaigns
Creating client specific ad templates including ad specifications
Using prospecting and system tools such as Salesforce

What you will bring to the table:

An energetic, strategic, and entrepreneurial spirit
Critical thinking with creative abilities
Degree-seeking student currently enrolled at a college or university
Technologically savvy and a fast learner
Knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
CRM systems knowledge helpful

DEVELOP, GROW, and JOIN the next generation of talent for Gannett/USA TODAY NETWORK!

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.

Other details

Job Family Intern
Job Function General Administration
Pay Type Hourly