MARKETING INTERNSHIP

TOKYOPOP is seeking interns to work in our Marketing Department.  Interns will gain a wide variety of skills working on our website, direct mail campaigns and events.  This department requires a high energy individual with a curious mind and a creative flair.  Knowledge of the teen/tween market is extremely helpful.  Students should have excellent written and oral communication skills.  Business or Communications majors preferred.

DUTIES:

• Assist with online marketing initiatives including contests, promotions, and viral campaign
• Work on Marketing analysis
• Coordinate media mailings
• Increasing awareness about TOKYOPOP’s media franchises utilizing social networks and video syndication sites
• Assist in maintaining the Marketing database

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to develop objectives, strategies, and marketing plans for consumer entertainment products
• Must be able to contribute creative ideas and collaborate with others to enhance marketing strategy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines and budgets
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Familiarity with social networking (myspace, facebook, etc)

JOB REQUIREMENT: 

• This is a Non-Paid Internship in Los Angeles
• You must enroll in an internship class and receive course credit for the work experience
• We will work around the intern’s school schedule and be flexible; however, a regular weekly schedule is required

HOW TO APPLY: 

• Please send resume and electronic samples of your work to internships(at)tokyopop(dot)com
• The subject line should say “Marketing Internship – [your name]”
• No phone calls please