| King Edward First

About The Company

King, Edward, First (KEF) is a full-service digital marketing and strategic advisory firm of experts exclusively serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and growth businesses. KEF is headquartered in Culver City, CA, with satellite offices in Las Vegas, London, Beirut, Yerevan, Jakarta, and Manila.

About The Program

We offer internships for exceptional current undergraduate and graduate students. Internships may be part-time or “full-time” (including, but not limited to, summer internships). Remote, hybrid and in-person internships are all available. We take on exceptional interns on a rolling basis year-round.

Internships are generally unpaid; as such, we put significant effort into ensuring that interns work exclusively on meaningful projects to build critical skills, exposure, and resume bullet points to advance their careers. Previous interns have gone on to prestigious marketing positions with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups and branding and marketing agencies. See below.

Open Internship

Content Writer Internship

Schedule: Part time

Location: Hybrid - Culver City
Hours: 15 - 20 per week
Duration: 4 months

Expected Pay: Unpaid

Role Overview: Join King Edward First as a Content Writer Intern and become an integral part of our storytelling and content creation journey. This internship is ideal for those with a passion for writing, digital marketing, and crafting engaging content that resonates with a wide range of audiences. Working alongside our seasoned marketers and content creators, you'll refine your skills and contribute to various projects aimed at driving engagement and achieving remarkable results.

Responsibilities:

Write, edit, and proofread content for blogs, website pages, social media posts, and marketing materials.

Conduct comprehensive research on industry-related topics to produce original content.

Collaborate with the SEO team to optimize content for search engines and enhance user engagement.

Participate in the development of content strategies that support King Edward First's goals and meet our audience's needs.

Analyze content performance metrics to gauge the effectiveness of different content types and strategies.

Qualifications:

Current enrollment or recent graduation from a program in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a strong attention to detail.

Familiarity with SEO principles and content marketing strategies is advantageous.

Capability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Creative mindset with a passion for storytelling and innovative content creation.

What We Offer:

An opportunity to showcase and develop your writing skills across diverse digital platforms.

Insight into content strategy development and performance analytics.

Mentorship from professionals with extensive industry experience.

A creative and collaborative working culture dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Please note: This is an unpaid internship.

Excited to see how your creativity and writing prowess can contribute to the success of King Edward First? We're looking forward to having you on our team and shaping the future of digital content together.

Open Internship

Business Operations Intern

Are you passionate about business operations and eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment? King Edward First is excited to offer an internship opportunity for a Business Operations Intern. Join our team and contribute to the smooth running of our organization while honing your skills in various business-related tasks.

Internship Details:

As a Business Operations Intern at King Edward First, you'll embark on a rewarding journey where you will:
Assist with day-to-day business operations, including handling phone calls and scheduling.
Support recruiting efforts by helping to identify and onboard new team members.
Aid in managing financial tasks such as budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting.
Help with business filing, licenses, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Contribute to overall business management tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of our organization.

Qualifications:

To excel in this internship, you should possess the following qualifications:
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Basic understanding of financial principles and business operations.
Proficiency in office software and tools.
A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt.
An interest in supporting the mission and values of King Edward First.

Why Join King Edward First:

Gain practical experience in business operations within a supportive environment.
Work alongside a dedicated team committed to organizational excellence.
Contribute to meaningful projects that enhance our business processes.
Develop a well-rounded skill set that prepares you for future business roles.

Open Internship

Market Researcher Intern

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a knack for deciphering market trends? King Edward First is thrilled to announce a rewarding internship opportunity for a Market Researcher to become an integral part of our team. This internship offers hands-on involvement in the dynamic realm of market research within a progressive company setting.

Internship Details:

As a Market Researcher intern at King Edward First, you will embark on an enriching journey where you will:

Collaborate closely with our research team to analyze market data and consumer behavior.
Assist in the development of research methodologies and survey designs.
Contribute to the creation of comprehensive reports and presentations based on your findings.
Gain practical experience in utilizing industry-standard research tools and software.
Stay abreast of emerging market trends and evolving consumer preferences.

Qualifications:

To excel in this internship, you should possess the following qualifications:

Proficiency in research methodologies and data analysis techniques.
Strong analytical skills coupled with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Familiarity with market research tools and software is advantageous.
Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning and adapting to a dynamic work environment.

Why Join King Edward First:

Acquire hands-on experience and refine your market research skills. Work alongside a supportive and collaborative team of professionals. Contribute to real-world research projects and initiatives. Stay ahead of the curve with exposure to cutting-edge industry insights and methodologies.

Dyana Wing So

Creative Strategist at Gold Front

“I didn’t intern with KEF because I knew I wanted to be a digital marketer. but because I wanted to get a front row seat working on real projects with clients -- something that’s hard to do when one is ironically trying to get a foot in the door to start! Many of the skills I learned with KEF are applicable to the adjacent fields of strategy, marketing, communications, and consulting I was interested in. Not only did I gain perspective on how client projects are conducted and managed, but I also got to try many different tasks and even own a few deliverables that I can reference in my portfolio. I noticed that I was more confident continuing my job search after interning with KEF because I could speak directly to fresh projects I worked on. I also had support and mentorship from Nick along the way (who remains invested in my development after KEF -- something that’s rare and deeply appreciated)!”

Jonathan Ni

Marketing Analyst at Wayfair

“Had a great time interning at KEF, where I learned a lot about digital marketing and client management. In particular, I had the opportunity to not only be exposed to all areas of digital marketing but also worked on high-impact projects with several of KEF’s clients. From this, I learned a lot about relationship management, which has served me greatly at my current job - where I often have to work with key stakeholders across teams and leadership levels.”

Yezi Lin

King Edward First Intern

"King Edward First is a great place for people who want real work experience in digital marketing. I learned a lot from Nick and Karina about search engine optimization. They're kind and patient. They're willing to give new tasks to you, so you could learn many different aspects of digital marketing from working at KEF. I will definitely recommend people who are talented in marketing to work at KEF."

Coco Cheng

King Edward First Intern

'It is my pleasure to work with Nick and Karina this summer. They are willing to assign different tasks and assignments based on your need and your weekly feedback. I learned advanced communication and writing skills from this internship. I will recommend people who are interested in digital marketing, especially SEO-related works, come to KEF and work with this great team.'

Wenting Ao

King Edward First Intern

"Interning at KEF was one of the best internship experiences I ever had in my studenthood. KEF values interns’ career development, and it provided valuable training to really help me build up my future career. While I was at KEF, I learned both hard and soft skills. The experience with KEF opened my door to digital marketing, and I have taken the knowledge I learned to develop a full-time job in the US. I was mentored, trusted, and appreciated. I will highly recommend KEF’s internship program to any students who are interested in marketing at school."

About You

KEF has a rigorous selection process for interns since we are limited in how many we can take while providing a top-quality experience.

Demonstrated interest in digital marketing is highly desired. Candidates need not have professional experience in digital marketing but must have demonstrated some interest and familiarity, from activities such as extracurricular or volunteer experience or taking advantage of some of the multitudes of free e-courses and learning resources online.

KEF is a fast-moving and entrepreneurial company and interns are quickly put in positions of responsibility. As such, the following skills are essential and we invite potential candidates to carefully consider whether these are among their strengths in order to ensure a good fit:

Independent problem-solving skills / “figure-it-out-ness”

Strong, clear, and proactive communication

Accountability

Ability to give and receive constructive feedback

Duties

Internships are customized to the needs and interests of successful candidates, in the context of company needs and business processes. Previous interns have focused on: