Digital Strategy Intern

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As a Digital Strategy Intern on the Nelnet Marketing team, you will assist in executing digital marketing projects for multiple businesses across Nelnet's diversified portfolio. Assist in supporting day-to-day client relationships, creation of content and reports for websites and other digital properties, managing the day-to-day turnaround of work and ensuring the team is producing amazing, high quality work.

• Learn about Nelnet’s business, product/service offering, markets and competition.
• Prepare marketing reports and meeting notes for digital projects.
• Prepare analytics reports, as well as provide recommendations based on the data.
• Research and track competitor websites, social media and landing pages.
• Project management and team backup as directed by supervisor; i.e. support monitoring of progress of jobs through Workfront to monitor and guide assigned projects and clients.
• Proof/review all work from the creative team prior to stakeholder approval for grammatical, technical and visual accuracy, and overall brand consistency.
• Assists digital strategy team in compiling information, secondary research and/or other data for various projects and campaigns.
• Populate website content through Content Management Systems.
• Assisting with conducting quality assurance on web, email and digital projects.
• Some clerical duties.
• Other duties or special projects as may be assigned.

What you'll learn:
• How to interpret and act on digital analytics
• Digital project management tools, processes and workflows
• Best practices in content strategy and QA
 

EDUCATION: Working toward a 4-year degree in marketing, advertising or related field.

EXPERIENCE: Prior internships in marketing or related fields ideal.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
• Dedicated interest in digital marketing
• Detail-oriented
• Good at building team relationships
• Strong organizational skills
• Good at multi-tasking
• Quick to learn and work independently
• Good oral and written communication
• Ability to follow directions
• PC skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Familiarity with digital marketing tools like WordPress, Google Analytics, SEMRush, or similar platforms is a plus

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net.

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