Careers
Benson Marketing Group is always looking to add talented, motivated and creative marketers to its team, so don't hesitate to contact Jeremy Benson if you can't imagine working anywhere else (benson@bensonmarketing.com). The agency is an equal opportunity employer with a competitive compensation package that includes, among other benefits, a 401(k) program and sabbatical policy.
OPEN POSITIONS:
Title: PR and Marketing Interns, Napa and New York Offices
Anticipated Hire Date: Fall 2010
Contact: Jeremy Benson at benson@bensonmarketing.com
Full time, Temporary
Company
Benson Marketing Group is a leading wine marketing agency providing public relations, social media, direct marketing and brand consulting services for wine and spirits marketers. It is the only wine marketing agency with offices in New York City and Napa Valley, the nation’s media capital and wine capitals. Clients are located in California and Washington, as well as France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and New Zealand.
Benson focuses on integrated marketing. Clients benefit from cross-functional account teams that play to each staff member’s talents, and the opportunities that arise by working with a well-connected agency. The agency continues to grow, adding new clients and staff skills and experience into a dynamic agency environment.
Nature & Scope of Position
Benson is looking for two motivated and energetic interns – one in Napa and the other in New York City -- looking to acquire experience and develop PR and marketing communications skills in preparation for a career in the field. Through the agency’s work, the winning candidate will be involved in a broad range of PR and media activities, and will work with an international array of producers and trade associations.
The intern will assist agency management with a variety of tasks including, but not be limited to, press list creation, compiling press coverage for monthly reports, coordinating wine sample shipments, researching social media strategies, event coordination, copy writing, database entry, copying and other responsibilities associated with a junior PR position.
Ideally the candidate will be available in September, through the remainder of 2010. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 in Napa, and 9:00 – 6:00 in New York.
During summer 2010, Benson employed interns in Napa Valley and New York City.
“Being an intern at Benson exceed my expectations. The combination of hands on experience and guidance has been invaluable. I would encourage those hoping to enter the PR world to apply for this opportunity”.
Elizabeth Steiner,
California State University, San Luis Obispo
"I think the best thing I can say about this internship is that it didn't feel like an internship at all. I always felt like a part of the team. Whether I was helping to a prepare for an event or proofreading a document, my work was everyone's work".
Jacob Laufer,
NYU
Required Qualifications
Candidates should not send a resume if they do not meet these criteria:
• Top 5% in oral and written communications skills;
• Familiarity with social networks and digital media preferred;
• Desire to develop professional skills — a rising star!
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be at least 21 years old (for wine purchasing)
Desired Personal Attributes
• Tenacious, unflappable, not easily discouraged;
• An outgoing personality accustomed to proactive communications with staff and clients;
• Positive attitude;
• Flexibility to handle shifting priorities;
• Resourceful, solutions-oriented;
• Well-organized with proven time management skills.
Compensation: $15/hour.
