Communications & Marketing Intern at Sonepar Charleston, SC

Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our brands with services such as human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications.

The Communications & Marketing Intern will support the marketing and communications team by writing copy for marketing campaigns aimed at a B2B audience of electrical contractors, supporting Sonepar’s social media profiles, company newsletter, and customer/supplier events. The intern will participate in brainstorming sessions to define slogans for each marketing campaign and adapt the wording across various formats, including display ads, website banners, landing pages, social media, and Google paid search ads. The intern will also draft social media posts and internal newsletter articles related to company culture and achievements.

Charleston, SC

office. A 10‑week internship with a hybrid work schedule.

What you will work on:

30%: Write creative marketing copy for campaigns across a variety of formats

20%: Write copy and create simple graphics for social media posts

25%: Write articles for internal company newsletter

25%: Support event planning for trade shows and customer/supplier events

Minimum work experience requirements:
No prior work experience is required, but the candidate needs excellent writing skills, including the ability to adjust writing style to different audiences, tones, or formats, and a basic understanding of marketing campaigns and digital marketing strategies. The candidate needs a good understanding of LinkedIn and Instagram. Experience with Canva is a plus.

Minimum education requirements:

Currently enrolled at a 4‑year university majoring in communications, marketing, digital marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field. Rising junior or senior preferred. Master’s students will also be considered.

Has completed classes in creative writing and digital marketing.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

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