Summary:
 

This position will allow a motivated candidate to work within multiple facets of the advertising sales division in an organization that reaches over 53% of Floridians in a given month with robust digital and traditional media offerings.  An opportunity to enhance your skills in client retention and lead development as well as help develop programs for self-serve client acquisition. As an advertising intern you will work effectively with the Customers, the internal Marketing Team and Sales Leadership on both print and digital products for the Orlando Sentinel and Sun Sentinel as needed. 
 

What you will do:

Contact lapsed customers and sales prospects for appointment setting

Verify that contact information in our customer database is up-to-date by contacting existing customers via phone and email or doing web research

Generate leads to include name, contact information, etc. for various upcoming events and/or initiatives

Work with Marketing and Sales Leadership to design and implement advertising to promote our products and services and encourage customer engagement and retention; elements may include digital, social media, radio, email and print advertising

Other related duties as assigned

What you will bring:

Be enrolled in a Florida college degree program, with a focus on advertising, marketing, sales, business, communications or a related field

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment; interact effectively with other team members, management and customers

Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills

Available Monday - Friday, during normal business hours; this is a hybrid position and requires access to reliable internet when working remotely

Who we are:
 

The Orlando Sentinel, founded in 1876, is the primary daily newspaper in Orlando, Florida. Our mission is to deliver the truth every day. We bring you the stories that matter most, written without bias, so you can make informed decisions. The Sentinel's Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism works to protect your interests, help navigate your daily life and tell the stories that connect you with the communities where you live and work. We are headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and are part of the Tribune Publishing Company portfolio.

The South Florida Sun Sentinel, founded in 1910, serves Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. Our mission is to deliver the truth every day. We bring you the stories that matter most, written without bias, so you can make informed decisions. The Sun Sentinel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism works to protect your interests, help navigate your daily life and tell the stories that connect you with the communities where you live and work. We are headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and are part of Tribune Publishing Company

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here: https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TPCO/details/Intern_R2365

Closing Date:

Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation

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