What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Outreach Intern (100% Remote) position at GOBankingRates?

Job Description

GOBankingRates.com is a leading destination for personal finance news and information.

Launched by Jeff Bartlett and Brett Rossmann in 2004, GOBankingRates (formerly ConsumerTrack) connects people with products and services that help them to lead a richer life.

We are a multi-media content platform covering all aspects of your personal finance journey. Our curated editorial content, videos and podcasts utilize expert insight to teach readers the six key principles of financial literacy : how to earn, save, invest, spend, borrow and protect money. We strive to give readers the confidence they need to feel empowered about making smart financial decisions today, tomorrow and into the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Media Outreach Intern on our Partnerships team, you will play a pivotal role in securing earned media placements from authoritative local and national news outlets. Which will increased traffic and domain authority for our leading personal finance website, GOBankingRates.com. You will have the opportunity to collaborate across several departments, including the Research and Editorial teams, to create newsworthy data-driven content that will be pitched to the media.

Beyond assisting with content creation, this role will be responsible for media monitoring, and competitor analysis of media coverage and will be instrumental in expanding our local media contact database. This is a unique opportunity to assist in securing high authority earned media placements and will be directly contributing to traffic growth goals at GOBankingRates.com. This internship offers an hourly wage of $18.00.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Help increase news coverage by maintaining and expanding our local media contact database.
Track performance and help drive the outreach strategy through daily media monitoring of news coverage.
Uncover growing trends in the personal finance space through daily competitor analysis, which can be used to increase traffic to GOBankingRates.com.
Brainstorm new content that can be pitched to local media outlets.
Collaborate across multiple departments, including the Research and Editorial teams to ensure content is optimized for media interest.
Identify new opportunities for both local and national media pitching, that can result in traffic growth to GOBankingRates.com
Help craft responses to various media requests to earn media placements.
Support traffic growth from Social Media by assisting with posting on LinkedIn and other platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Must be available to work 24 hours per week Monday-Friday for the duration of the 16-week program

Candidates must be able to work within the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone to be eligible for this internship

Currently pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, or marketing

Must have an understanding and interest in the local media landscape

Passionate about personal finance and have an understanding of what makes personal finance content newsworthy

A team player who is willing to collaborate with other departments and is open to constructive feedback

HOW YOU'LL LEVEL UP

Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks on time or even ahead of schedule

Experience working with tools such as Google Spreadsheets, Microsoft Excel, or an equivalent

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Great attention to detail

Someone who feels confident working on projects with limited oversight

Benefits

100% Remote Workplace : Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere in the USA!

Competitive Salary & Growth : Join a team that thrives on leadership, initiative, creativity, and passion, with a salary that matches your drive.

Time Off & Holidays : 20 PTO Days a year (15 vacation, 5 sick days) and holidays to recharge and relax.

WFH Office Setup Stipend : We provide a one-time $250 stipend to create your ideal home workspace.

Student Loan Support : We contribute to your student loan payments after your first year with us.

401(k) Savings : Start saving right away with immediate contributions, plus a 4% company match after your first year!

Learning & Development : Access up to $2,500 per year for conferences, workshops, or accredited programs.

Health & Wellness Program : Get reimbursed up to $50 monthly for any mental health subscriptions, workout classes, and gym memberships—both in-person and virtual!

Exceptional Benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with generous employer contributions.

FSA Healthcare & Dependent Care : Flexible Spending Accounts to support your healthcare needs.

Paid Family Leave : Maternity, paternity, and parental leave for child-related school activities to support your family.

Access to Skillshare : Explore over 22,000 classes to fuel your growth.

Employee Referral Program : Earn up to $3,000 for referring amazing talent to GOBankingRates.

GOBankingRates Swag : Receive awesome branded goodies and gear!

Please Note : While GOBankingRates is proud to offer an extensive range of benefits, not all of these benefits apply to Freelancers, Contractors, or Interns. We encourage you to explore the opportunities that align with your career goals and connect with us to learn more about specific offerings for your role.

We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $2,500

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