Marketing Intern, Indian International Student Market – Boston, MA
Flight Centre Travel GroupJob Description
Marketing Intern, Indian International Student Market
About StudentUniverse
StudentUniverse, is a Greater Boston-based travel tech company that operates the world’s largest student and youth online travel marketplace. We are looking for a Marketing Intern, to help us to communicate our value proposition to the growing Indian international student market.
StudentUniverse’s parent company, Flight Centre Travel Group is based in Brisbane, Australia and is one of the world’s largest travel agency groups with company owned operations in 23 countries and a corporate travel management network that spans more than 90 countries.
Our product & vision
StudentUniverse was born out of the desire to empower students and youth to travel more by accessing uniquely priced airfares, without the hassle of physical ID cards. We are believers in travel experiences; that they can teach students things they cannot learn in the classroom. Travel better prepares young people to influence the world. We empower students and youth to travel more. We need your help to get us there!
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for a motivated Marketing Intern to join our global marketing team. You’ll be excited by the opportunity to work with a bunch of talented marketing professionals, combining your knowledge of the Indian student market with our technology and unique value proposition to better reach and engage this lucrative segment.
You’ll have a broad understanding of marketing principles and will have a strong knowledge of the channels that we can best use to connect with prospective travelers in this segment. You will be able to roll up your sleeves and execute, whether it’s over email, social media or on our website. No two days will ever feel the same! You’ll need to feel at home in the fast paced world of travel technology, be comfortable in communicating in an unambiguous way and be willing to pick up new ideas and run with them.
Sound like a good fit for you?
What’s in it for you:
You get to work in a dynamic environment full of super passionate and talented people where capabilities are enabled quickly at scale across the globe for travelers.
You will grow and further develop your competencies working in a team-oriented results-driven environment where learning and collaboration is celebrated.
We value and encourage autonomy for everyone, allowing you to make your own decisions and learn from the data. The success of the team is dependent upon the success of the individual.
Your responsibilities:
Write content for Indian students resource blog and official social accounts
Plan and build content calendar based on college students’, especially international students’, travel behaviors
Research trending topics, engage with Indian & international student social media audiences
Suggest new social channels and act on initiatives that are trending among college students
Present findings and conclusions to marketing team
Assist marketing team with current programs
Support the international marketing strategist in executing our international student strategy
The Ideal Candidate:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Have been studying in the USA for >1 year (undergraduate or graduate)
A strong understanding of social media
Previous experience of, or a desire to work in digital marketing
A love of travel is a distinct advantage
Experience with Photoshop or other image editing software is preferable.
We are looking for someone who is able to work from our offices in Waltham, MA (Greater Boston) although we have a very flexible working schedule with remote and hybrid working options available.
Benefits Include:
Generous remuneration structure
Travel perks/discounts.
Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
Generous paid-time off policy
National/International Award Nights and Conferences
Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
Benefits including vision, medical, and dental
Employee Assistance Program
401k program with partial match
Employee Share Plan
Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses
Ongoing training and professional development
Fun and flexible work environment
Proud Corporate Social Responsibility platform through the Flight Centre Foundation and Brighter Futures program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, Volunteering and Fundraising.
Employee giving program
Annual Charity Trip
Office Environmental Program
1 Volunteer Day per Calendar Year
Any offer of employment in the USA that would require you to attend an office location or company event is contingent upon providing proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to your start date, subject to approved medical and/or religious exemptions, in accordance with applicable law.
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Location – Boston, MA, USA
The role can be performed onsite, remote or on a hybrid schedule, in compliance with the Company’s Remote and Flexible Work Policy.
This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the State of Colorado
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at careers@us.flightcentre.com
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