Spring Intern - Marketing

This is a Part Time Unpaid 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