Intern - Content Distribution, Affiliate Sales & Marketing

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

Description: The TV Guide Network Content Distribution Summer Internship is designed to provide exposure to the distribution side of the cable/entertainment industry. The intern will work with Account Managers to brainstorm and create marketing materials for sales presentations, call center visits and other events as needed. He or she will learn and manage TV Guide Network's client database information system to execute specific local campaigns and initiatives. Additionally, the intern will be responsible for creating a marketing plan for seeking out new business with smaller cable operators. The TV Guide Network Content Distribution Summer intern will get a complete look at the role of the team's Account Managers and will learn first-hand how an independent network drives distribution. We are looking for a college student with an excellent work ethic, who is eager to learn, and has a passion for pursuing a career in sales & marketing in the cable arena.

Responsibilities:
• Assist Account Managers in organizing and executing special events
• Create and update call center and sales materials and one-sheets
• Provide market research and competitive analysis, as well as help build sales stories in support of sales strategies
• Update TV Guide Network client database
• Propose a communication plan for current and prospective client outreach
• Create a marketing plan for seeking out new business with smaller cable operators
• Assist in general office tasks in order to keep Sales & Marketing team meeting deadlines

Requirements:
• Must be a junior or senior
• Must receive academic credit
• Must have excellent writing skills and attention to detail
• Must have strong research skills
• Communications, Marketing or Business major a plus
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel a plus