Offer summary

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field., Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential., Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, is preferred., No prior experience required, but relevant experience is a plus..

Key responsabilities:

Create and update product descriptions and supportive text for the e-commerce website.

Manage an ongoing task list of content projects and participate in team meetings.

Regularly correspond with external vendors and internal departments to complete projects.

Communicate with various departments to ensure projects are completed on deadline.

Job description

Job Summary

WebstaurantStore, a division of Clark Associates, is looking for content writer interns who possess strong writing and research skills to help develop creative and technical product descriptions and input and update site content. This role focuses on developing engaging written and visual content for our website and is a key part of growing our business and serving the purchasing needs of foodservice professionals worldwide.

As a content writer and digital content intern, you will have the opportunity to meet staff from all of the Clark Associates companies, learn more about the company as a whole, and learn as you work alongside current Content and Digital Content team members. The paid internship program also offers the opportunity for WebstaurantStore to evaluate you as a potential full-time professional employee and provides a variety of professional development programming. Internships are typically part-time during the academic year or full-time during the summer. This position is a remote position.

Responsibilities

As a Content and Digital Content Intern, you will:

Create and/or update product descriptions and supportive text throughout our e-commerce website
Setup filters to enhance the shopping experience for our customers
Enter product data into our database
Regularly correspond with external vendors and internal departments to complete projects
Manage an ongoing task list of content projects each week
Participate in team meetings and product trainings
Communicate with the Purchasing, Photo, Video, Design, and SEO departments to complete projects on deadline
Have opportunities to shadow current employees across the department
Have frequent meetings with management to discuss projects and receive feedback on your work.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fin manipulations.
Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Remote Work Qualifications

Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
Access to a home router and modem.
A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.

Experience

No prior experience required; relevant experience in a plus.

Education

Currently seeking a degree.

Desired Traits

We are looking for driven, motivated candidates who:

Have solid written and verbal communication skills
Are self-motivated to complete work assignments
Possess strong attention to detail
Are able to multi-task
Are receptive to feedback on their work
Take initiative to solve problems independently
Are willing to learn new tasks and new software
Can adopt our writing style
Have superior research skills
Are willing to suggest improvements related to site features
Are familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Company Overview

The foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.

Benefits