Job Description:
Public Relations, Social Media Intern
Remote work: 4 days a week Monday-Thursday, 3-4 hours per day
Part-Time: 15 hours per week
2023/24
What You’ll Do
As a Public Relations Intern, you will assist, manage, prepare, and publish posts for our LinkedIn page through writing and blogging which will engage customers and prospective clients in availing of the goods and services of the company. We seek self-motivated and go-getter individuals with entrepreneurial mindsets. As a Public Relations Intern, you will receive a comprehensive learning experience from a team of business professors who have extensive experience in the international textile industry. All Interns are given the freedom to experiment and implement creative ideas that will be used every day within the company. This role will also consist of posting on LinkedIn, writing newsletters, and uploading content for weekly news releases on websites and social media. In addition, the Public Relations Intern will be conducting simple research for well-structured and well-researched content to be published. This position is ideal for students whose areas of interest include current business news, textiles, merchandise, sports, fashion, and technology and who would like to gain more hands-on experience.
Throughout the course of the internship, you will contact news outlets, collaborate with our marketing team & plan campaigns, handle our social media accounts & make regular posts, increase brand awareness, and schedule networking & outreach events within the community.
Successful Candidates Have the Following
A Minimum of six months of Public Relations experience is preferred.
Must be willing to work with news outlets, media, trade associations, chamber of commerce, and all mediums of promotion such as print, social, and digital.
Communication, English, and Journalism majors preferred.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Experienced in using social media platforms.
Must know how to tell a proper story through writing.
Proficient in grammar and punctuation
Ability to conduct thorough, credible research and organize findings.
Must be creative and able to come up with relevant/interesting topics.
Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Creative problem solvers
Energetic and self-motivated
What You’ll Receive
At the end of the internship, you:
Will be awarded a certificate after successful completion.
Will receive a $500 stipend and the potential for a $500 bonus along with a sales commission.
Will have the opportunity to gain a full-time position based on the performance of three semesters.
Could be promoted to team lead.
Could be part of the management team based on the performance review of the first 3 months.
Will be working with a team of interns from across the country from various schools and diverse backgrounds representing 10-20 leading schools in the country and abroad.
Will have regular and direct access to the management.
Learn entrepreneurial skills from business professors receive Mentorship and Learn team building.
Get a paid trip to spend a fun weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota, if you are a top performer.
About The Global Impex USA Group Inc.
In 2017, entrepreneur and college professor King Mukherjee founded Global Impex USA based on the idea of creating a social incubator and entrepreneurial venture where students get to learn hands-on business experiences. Currently, Global Impex USA is a leading importer and distributor of fabric, textiles, apparel, and made-ups focused on the global market. Within the textile category, our focus is on industrial fabrics, artist’s canvas, dyed textiles, and protective medical fabrics. We also manufacture finished products including branded sportswear, bags, face masks, and specialty medical apparel.
Global Impex USA is an international textile distributor and sourcing expert that specializes in business-to-business (B2B) sales. The company produces and stocks large quantities of industrial, medical, artist, and military-grade textiles for clients who wish to create their products from the highest-grade material with multiple distribution centers across the country. GI is one of the Top three suppliers of industrial, medical, and artists’ fabrics across all 50 states.
Global Impex USA also owns three subsidiaries, Guild Apparel, Gameday Merch & Stryv Medical, which aid the company in more specialized forms of value-added finished apparel and clothing. Guild and Gameday Apparel is the crown jewel of the group. Gameday merch does custom merch for leading NFL Athletes as well as for influencers dealing with apparel and more. Stryv Medical produces medical scrubs and lab coats for large medical institutions and private practices.
GI is a proud member of the prestigious national association of Advanced Textiles Associations. Home - Advanced Textiles Association and various other organizations including a few non-profits.
Join a leading Minnesota startup with a team full of energy, passion, and determination to excel! https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-impex-usa/
Global Impex USA Internship Culture
Global Impex USA’s company culture is unique in that every intern spends at least a few hours a day working with the company's owners to learn what it takes for an international textile company to succeed in the 21st century. This culture causes our program to be an incredible opportunity in which one will experience real-world business scenarios and develop their professional skill set. The culture is upbeat, with great vibes, and a young team of college students and recent graduates.
GI is one of the most diverse companies in the world of textiles, fabrics, and apparel. You get a chance to work with like-minded young professionals from 10-15 leading schools in the country. Since our founding in 2017, we have mentored over 30 interns from distinguished schools such as the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Saint Cloud State University, the University of Chicago, University of California – Davis, University of Minnesota – Duluth, St. John’s University, College of Saint Benedict, University of Michigan, and others.
We provide our interns with a great platform to embrace leadership, creativity, and entrepreneurship. We have a team full of energy, creativity, and ambition. We provide numerous engaging activities and events to keep you motivated throughout your internship. Realize your potential and enhance your knowledge with us!
Many of our interns leave with glowing testimonials!
Read more about how Global Impex USA started 2021 with its next generation of interns (https://www.etextilecommunications.com/012721-global-impex-internships)
The leading newspaper of the region, St. Cloud Times published on the front page of the GI Internship program. Learn more about the benefits of joining us in this article in the St. Cloud Times! (https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/2019/07/25/st-cloud-textile-startup-provides-hands-business-experience-entrepreneur/1817265001/)