Who We Are...
Drive Social Media is one of the fastest-growing advertising technology companies in the country. Born `out of necessity to provide the best return on investment for our partners, Drive has developed a cloud-based advertising management platform to achieve better campaign results and transparency while improving advertising efficiencies to stimulate revenue growth.
This Web Development Internship provides a hands-on learning experience in website management and search engine optimization (SEO). You will develop practical skills in building and managing websites using WordPress and Duda platforms, as well as gain a comprehensive understanding of organic SEO strategies. By the end of the internship, you will be able to create and optimize websites for better search engine visibility and user experience.
As an intern at Drive Social Media, you'll embark on a transformative journey within a collaborative and rapidly expanding advertising agency. Over the course of this structured 10-12 week program, you'll delve into meaningful projects under industry experts' guidance, fostering personal and professional growth. The internship offers a holistic learning experience, providing opportunities to gain insights into Drive Social Media's business operations, refine presentation skills, master business analysis, hone problem-solving abilities, and appreciate the pivotal role of customer service in a dynamic environment. Alongside hands-on experience, interns will participate in roundtable discussions covering diverse business and leadership topics, engage in professional development activities, benefit from mentorship, and culminate their experience with a final presentation to Drive's leadership team.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage websites using WordPress and Duda platforms.
- Customize websites using themes, plugins, and page builders.
- Implement basic HTML and CSS for customization purposes.
- Perform keyword research and implement on-page SEO optimizations (e.g., meta titles, alt texts, headers).
- Work with tools such as Ahrefs, Google Keyword Planner, and SEMrush to optimize websites.
- Conduct basic link-building strategies and internal linking for SEO improvement.
- Learn advanced SEO techniques like site speed optimization, mobile-first indexing, and schema markup.
- Conduct SEO audits using tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, and Screaming Frog.
- Set up and track website performance with Google Analytics and Search Console.
- Monitor traffic, analyze user behavior, and track keyword rankings.
- Participate in weekly check-ins and performance evaluations.
- Completion of a final capstone project.
Candidates must be able and available to work part-time during the duration of the program at our St. Louis, MO location on a flexible schedule. Schedules will be created on a week-to-week basis to accommodate ideal learning opportunities.
- Currently enrolled as a rising Junior or Senior in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited university - in Web Development, Computer Science, Digital Marketing, or a related field.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred)
- Familiarity with website builders (WordPress, Duda) and basic coding languages (HTML, CSS).
- Basic understanding of SEO concepts and strategies (keyword research, on-page optimization).
- Must be able to work in a team environment with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including Google Suite
- Basic knowledge of WordPress and Duda website builders.
- Familiarity with HTML and CSS for website customization.
- Basic understanding of SEO principles such as keyword research, on-page optimization, and link-building.
- Ability to conduct keyword research and analyze website performance data.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting SEO metrics and presenting projects.
- The ability to analyze campaign performance data and translate that analysis into key insights.
- Exceptional communication skills; verbal, non-verbal, and written, with the ability to tailor a conversation or a request to each unique individual (clients and employees alike) to achieve a desired outcome
Over the past 10 years, we've been keeping up with the massive shifts in consumer attention to online platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, and Google and we pride ourselves on comprehending and delivering the industry's best practices and solutions to our partners.
Come join our 200+ employees at AdWeek's Fastest Growing Agency, Inc. 5,000's six-time award winner, and we've also been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, AdWeek, NBC, Smart Insights, Glassdoor, NHL.com, Buzzfeed, Entrepreneur Magazine, Startup Grind, Business.com & Medium Business Journal.
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Brand New Offices...
- Saint Louis's office is outfitted with a hidden speakeasy (let's see if you can find it)
- Miami has a gorgeous view in the heart of Brickell
- Atlanta office was recently built in January of 2021 in Midtown
- Nashville's spacious office is 2 blocks from Broadway & Assembly Hall
- Tampa's office overlooks the Gulf from the heart of the Westshore Business District
Drive Social Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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