Marketing Internship - Summer 2024 - Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc

Marketing Internship 2024

Smith & Wesson is seeking a highly motivated and creative Marketing Intern to join our team for Summer 2024! This internship opportunity will provide hands-on experience and exposure to various marketing functions, including social media, content marketing, email marketing, and analytics.

Location, Schedule, & Compensation:

In-office/non-remote

Maryville, TN

20-40 hours per week

Monday-Friday

Paid

Education and Experience:

Currently enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in a related field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns across various channels, including social media, email, and other digital platforms.

* Conduct market research and analysis to identify target audiences, market trends, and competitors.

* Create engaging content for social media channels and blogs posts that align with the company’s brand and messaging.

* Assist in the management and growth of social media accounts by creating and scheduling posts and monitoring engagement.

* Assist in creating email marketing campaigns and managing email lists.

* Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm new ideas and strategies for promoting our brand and products.

* Help analyze marketing data and metrics to inform decisions and measure the success of campaigns.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Competencies and Skills:

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Cloud

* Familiarity with social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

* Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.

* Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Physical Demands:

Continuous: sitting

Occasional: walking, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, fine and gross upper body motor movement.

Extended time in a sitting position, prolonged use of a computer, and possible eye strain.

Occasional lift: 0 to 30 pounds

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

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required: Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection are required when on the manufacturing floor. The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Updated 4.18.2024

Focus on support activities for the Manufacturing Engineering Department and help achieve best practice manufacturing processes and techniques.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* CAD using Solid Works to create Engineering drawings

* CAD using Solid Works to create Tool Designs (Fixture-Gauges-Cutter)

* Machining prototypes

* Building guns

* Testing product

* Scheduling and coordination of a variety of testing exercises to validate the performance of New Products

* Writing test reports

* Responding to requests for engineering services with thorough, accurate, timely and cost-effective solutions

* Using appropriate project management techniques to ensure tools, gauges, fixtures, equipment, department-layouts, routings, assembly procedures and CNC programs are fully defined, documented and implemented

* Conducting continuous evaluation and suggesting improvements within the manufacturing environment to assure quality and cost objectives are consistently achieved

* Working closely with multiple groups of diverse interests (Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Production floor, Quality Engineering, etc.) while investigating, supporting and implementing improvements and alternatives to existing processes

* Under general supervision, reviewing progress and results; recommending changes in procedures; operating with substantial latitude for un-reviewed action or decision

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience, Competencies and Education

* End of 2nd year or summer prior to 3rd year of college working toward an Engineering Degree

* Required GPA of 3.60 or higher on a 4.00 scale

* Candidates with an associate degree or technical school certificate is a plus

* Technical writing skills

* Knowledge with instrumentation and sensors

* Highly organized and motivated, with strong ability to manage/monitor detail

* Ability to communicate effectively with user group

* Demonstrated proficiency with firearms and safe handling

* Machinist experience is a plus

* Solid computer skills, with demonstrated proficiency in MS word, Excel and Outlook and Solid Works

* Language Skills

* Must have working command of the English language

* Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language

* Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (basic verbal instructions, simple written memos and instructions)

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

* Mandatory wearing of certified safety glasses

* The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear

* All employees are required to apply ergonomic principles to all job tasks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* Continuous: standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, and reaching

* Occasional: kneeling, sitting, squatting, overhead work, fine and gross upper body motor movement

* Maximum lift: to 30 pounds and assisted lifting

* Occasional lifting: 0 to 30 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

* Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting

* Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting

Revised:

4/8/21

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled