21/08/2014
POSITION AVAILABLE
WEDDING PLANNING ASSISTANT & DIGITAL MARKETING INTERN WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF:
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Here are The Wedding Expert & Wedding High we looking for a Wedding Planning Assistant & Digital Marketing Intern to work and learn with us. The position is ideally suited to a candidate wishing to pursue a career within the Wedding Industry or in Digital Marketing. The position will initially last 6 months and is an unpaid intern position. There is the possibility of extension or indeed progression into a paid position after the initial term. A minimum commitment of 14 hours per week is sought. The position is office based {North Co. Dublin} for 2 days per week with the remaining time being available remotely. In addition to this, the successful candidate will be required to attend meetings in Dublin and possibly around Ireland{ travel will be covered on these occasions} and so candidates should bear this in mind before applying. { Consideration/ rearrangement of working hours/ days can be made for those returning to full time education in the Autumn of 2014.} At this time the position is only open to those aged 18 years and above. Ideal Candidates are/ have:
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, Google Docs, DropBox Strong English writing skills Fluency in both written and spoken English Ability to work on one’s own initiative Dedicated, detail orientated and works well to deadlines
Familiar with all major social media platforms; Facebook, Twitter, Google +, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest in particular { some education will be provided }
Have knowledge of email marketing such as mail chimp is an advantage, but not necessary. Creative with an interest in style, fashion and weddings. Interest and ability to both write about and plan social occasions Interest in business, marketing and communications 1|P age
Ideas driven person who works well on their own and with others Good personality, especially on the phone, via email and through social media channels
Must have:
Own laptop or computer { with office suites } Fast Speed Broadband Mobile Phone An interest in weddings Able and willing to complete duties as directed
*A third level qualification is not required for this position. Nor is experience in the wedding industry itself. All candidates fulfilling the above requirements will be considered regardless of age, educational background or work experience. Areas of responsibility will include { but are not limited to }
Implementing and maintaining the Digital Media Plan{s} for all aspects of the company.
Contributing innovative ideas for strong & creative marketing campaigns via social media. Maintaining & Confirming working schedules Involvement in the promotion of all aspects of business online and through social media Admin work Online PR Maintaining and expanding databases
Research, filing and organising Arranging travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations; Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate; Meeting and greeting visitors Organising and maintaining diaries and making appointments; Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager; Taking dictation and minutes; Carrying out background research and presenting findings; Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations; Organising and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared for meetings; Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.
In exchange for your time and work You will get the opportunity to work alongside International Wedding Planner and Business Consultant Bláithín O’ Reilly Murphy who has {will} devise { with input from the successful candidate } an intern learning program in line with your future career plans so that on completion of your internship you will have achieved and learnt key goals to help you further your chosen career.
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Who is Bláithín O' Reilly Murphy? Bláithín O’ Reilly Murphy is a Wedding Planning & Business Consultant, Author and Speaker with over 10 years’ experience in the Wedding Industry. Until 2009 she ran the successful wedding consultancy Distinctive Weddings, under which she wrote her first wedding book; Distinctive Weddings; Tying the Knot without the Rope Burns. She now divides her time between a select number of Wedding Planning Clients, working with a select number of Wedding Professionals & Venues on their businesses, writing for Wedding High, lecturing to Event Management & PR students and travelling in Ireland and Abroad on speaking engagements. She is also currently working on two wedding related books which will be published in the coming months. Bláithín is regularly quoted and featured in the media around the world, most notably on E! Online and the bestselling book ‘How to Start Your Own Business’ by Robert Ashton. How to apply: Please send you CV and cover letter to Bláithín via email blaithin@theweddingexpert.ie with “Wedding Planning Assistant & Digital Marketing Internship Application for: { INSERT YOUR NAME HERE}” in the subject line by close of business of Friday, September 15th 2014. Including 2 of the following: 1. A creative marketing idea to market The Wedding Expert to couples interested in wedding planning services. 2. A short wedding related blog post of between 200 – 300 words on any wedding planning topic of your choice. 3. A short wedding marketing blog post of between 200 -300 words of your choice. 4. 7 Points or Key Learning Areas you would like to achieve or experience as a result of this internship. For examples or inspiration or more details on Bláithín and her businesses please consult: www.TheWeddingExpert.ie www.WeddingHigh.com Shortlisted Candidates will be invited to interview. Notifications of your progression to interview stage will be sent by Friday, September 22nd 2014. Due to the high number of applicants we receive it may not be possible to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us by Friday September 22nd 2014 you are welcome to email us to check the status of your application.
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