Brand Management Partnerships Internship – LAIKA

 General Summary
The Brand Management & Partnerships Intern will gain valuable experience in developing extensions of entertainment IP and sourcing and managing external marketing, licensing, and distribution partnerships. The Brand Management & Partnerships Intern will assist the Brand Management & Partnerships team to coordinate various projects and strategic initiatives, including consumer product development & licensing; e-commerce; live events; promotional collaborations; theatrical, digital, and broadcast distribution; and new business development.  

Job Functions 

• Build relationships and interface with other teams in the Marketing, Operations, Development and Production teams on tasks related to implementation of strategic projects. 
• Ensure that assigned tasks are completed on time and at a high-quality level. 
• Assist with documentation related to process improvement projects.  
• Perform competitor and market research, and prepare internal memos to support new initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.  

Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in college, or graduated within the last 12 months, with a focus in Business, Communications, or Marketing.
• A passion for and consumer knowledge of filmed entertainment, preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with creating presentations with platforms such as Keynote and/or PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate and engage with others in a courteous manner. 
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.  
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.  

Location
On-site in Hillsboro, OR

Salary
$20.00/hour set rate, non-negotiable