ABOUT THE TEAM AND ROLE

theSkimm makes it easier to live smarter. At Skimm HQ works we work hard, but we always have fun. We drink the kool-aid but know we're drinking it. And we collaborators through and through. With our suite of products, we are disrupting routines and information consumption one Skimm'r at a time. Come join us, we're changing things.

The marketing team at theSkimm is made up of experienced, resourceful, creative, scrappy hustlers. We pull out all the stops to get sh*t done. We’re seeking a Paid Media intern who is ready to jump in and help us drive our paid acquisition business. In this role, you will work with the Paid Marketing Manager on day-to-day paid campaign management, ad operations, channel research and paid reporting.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

You will be supporting the Paid Marketing Manager with all aspects paid from campaign build/management, channel reporting, channel research and POV’s to paid strategy for user acquisition across our Daily Newsletter and Mobile App. The nuts and bolts of the role will be:

• Daily campaign management including but not limited to:
• Daily campaign pacing and budgeting
• Daily campaign optimization recommendations
• Campaign set-up and tracking implementation
• Budget reconciliation
• Creative & message testing
• New channel research and POV’s
• Weekly paid reporting
• Coordinating with theSkimm’s Digital Agency on mobile app acquisition
• Help compile and review keyword lists
• Meet with media sales representatives to obtain information about their products
• Review industry trades for new sites, innovative and creative ad units and technologies, as well as competitive information

WHAT WILL SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• Mid to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and working knowledge of all Microsoft office platforms
• Highly motivated self-starter with extreme attention to detail, a passion for numbers and no trouble multitasking
• Knowledge of digital media landscape, channels and basic media formulas
• Excellent professional and presentation skills and you truly enjoy working with other people

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART

• Passion for theSkimm brand and our products
• Keen interest in digital media
• Experience with paid social or paid search planning or buying
• Accredited industry certifications (e.g. Google AdWords, Facebook Blueprint, Google Analytics)

WHAT WE OFFER

• A one-of-a-kind learning experience on a small marketing team whose efforts have a direct impact on our business' objectives
• Competitive hourly wage with flexible hours and time off around Summer holidays 
• The opportunity to be part of a friendly, hardworking and diverse group of people building a membership company that makes it easier to live smarter
• Collaborative office space with a mix of snacks, seltzer, caffeine and a pretty sweet roof deck
• Catered "Sip’n Skimm" on Fridays - a time to walk through our week's highs and lows as a team, usually over food, coffee or La Croix
• Twice-monthly “Skimm’e A Drink!” happy hours - a time to wind down with friends over a beer, wine or fruity beverage

This is a full-time role based in New York, NY.