Paid Internship - Marketing

Location: Washington, DC or remote
Job Type: part-time; 15-20 hours per week
Duration: up to 6 months; starting as soon as possible 
Fee: $1,500/month

Position Overview:  

Al-Monitor, a trusted and award-winning independent source of Middle East news and analysis, is seeking a creative, motivated and detail-oriented marketing intern to join our dynamic team. You will gain hands-on experience in a variety of marketing and business development functions In this role, supporting our operations across marketing and communications, design, analytics, customer service and sales. 

This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where innovation and originality are highly valued. You will report to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Email Marketing:

  →Assist in creating, testing and scheduling email campaigns.

  →Monitor email performance metrics and suggest improvements to increase engagement and conversions.

  →Update and manage email subscriber lists.

• Social Media:

  →Support the development and scheduling of social media content across platforms (e.g., Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn).

  →Engage with followers, respond to comments and monitor social media trends.

  →Analyze social media performance and compile insights for optimization.

• Design:

  →Support our designers with consolidating design requirements to create visually appealing graphics, banners and promotional materials.

  →Collaborate on marketing materials for campaigns, newsletters and website updates.

• Analytics:

  →Gather and analyze data from marketing campaigns, social media and web and app behavior to generate performance reports.

  →Identify trends and recommend actionable strategies to enhance engagement and conversions.

  →Understand Al-Monitor’s analytics tools and help generate relevant reports.

• Customer Service:

  →Respond to customer inquiries via email and social media promptly and professionally.

  →Gather feedback from customers to improve user experience and satisfaction.

• Business Development Support:

  →Assist in researching potential subscribers or sponsorship opportunities.

  →Help prepare pitch decks, presentations, and proposals for business development initiatives.

  →Conduct market research to identify trends, competitors, and new opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, International Relations or a related field.
• Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Google spreadsheets) and all mainstream social media platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent is useful.
• A passion for news, media and keeping up with current events.

What we offer:

• Gain hands-on experience in various aspects of digital marketing and business development.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects and collaborate with a dynamic team.
• Access to mentorship 
• A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter to jobs@al-monitor.com with "ALM Marketing Intern application" in the subject line of your email.