Summer Intern – Social Media Marketing

Through relentless determination and ingenuity, Steve Madden grew from what started as a small team operating in a factory in Queens, NY to an iconic fashion powerhouse that makes footwear, apparel, and accessories available to millions of fashion-seekers across the globe. Over the years, our success has come from building diverse teams that always have their fingers on the pulse of what’s next, whether it be the latest trends emerging on the streets of NYC or the importance of creating fashion sustainably. You’ll be working alongside expressive, ambitious people, many of whom have been a part of our team from the very beginning. Our employees describe our culture as fast-paced and entrepreneurial; we look for people who have an eye for great ideas, the tenacity and confidence to pursue them, and the humility to learn and evolve.

 

 

This role is specific to the Dolce Vita brand within Steve Madden. At Dolce Vita, we design shoes meant for living life slowly and fully. Each step is a conscious choice towards a sweeter life and a more sustainable world. Our shoes are crafted to carry you through life with ease, confidence, and enjoyment. Our team approaches new styles with creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to sustainable style and comfort. We hope to create a community that we can be proud of with every step – and have some fun along the way.

 

Summer Internship: Create a best-in-class summer internship that includes a well-rounded view of the retail/wholesale industry, an immersive understanding of the culture at Steve Madden, and real-world experience of what a full-time role looks like.

 

Please note the following:

 

• 8 week Program running from June 11th – August 6th. Interns must be present for all 8 weeks in office.
• This is a paid internship. Compensation is $16 per hour
• Interns are responsible for all arrangements of housing and travel

 

Major Responsibilities:

• Helping to research social trends
• Helping to brainstorm new ideas for social
• Complete an intern project to a social series
• Support social media manager in creating content
• Assisting team with Pinterest and other social channels
• Supporting with influencer research

Specific Job Skills: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• Under limited supervision, anticipates and solves problems for self
• Under general direction, examines moderately complex information and/or situations and prepares summary, including recommendations for review by others.
• Work responsibilities frequently concern confidential and/or sensitive information requiring the use of discretion
• Teamwork and cooperation are essential to the successful completion of own and other’s job duties.
• Ability to understand and follow somewhat complex verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with others.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Detail oriented with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

 

 

This job description does not alter in any way the employment-at-will nature of the employment relationship, nor does it constitute a contract of employment between the job incumbent and the organization.

 

*This internship is located in NYC*