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Careers at SBS

Create an Impact

​Sarah Best Strategy helps companies shine in the digital space in the service of creating happier, healthier, and more inclusive communities.  
 
At Sarah Best Strategy, we are striving for a workplace that is tolerant and compassionate. We celebrate the many ways we create a positive impact on our communities both as individuals and as a team.

​Our 100% remote team has a desire to be the change we wish to see in the world.  We desire to create an environment that enables us to be good workers, as well as good people, parents, and creatives.
A Happy Birthday Message created by the SBS team holding individual letters up
Even though we all work remotely, we have a lot of fun! We celebrate birthdays, play games and watch movies together. We've done craft projects together on Zoom, and were once visited by a fennec fox.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

​At Sarah Best, we are cultivating an environment where everyone feels respected and there is mutual trust. We are striving for a warm, collaborative, and welcoming environment even if we are working in different cities.

​We are striving for work-life balance, fulfilling our responsibilities while supporting each other and enjoying the flexibility that empowers us to be good parents, creative beings, and humans in whatever way we see fit. We share our knowledge with each other.  

Take Care Of Yourself

​Part-time and full-time team members have the opportunity to enjoy the following perks, and are invited to participate in our benefits package.
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Work remotely and have a flexible schedule
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Paid volunteer time to make an impact in your community
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Paid wellness time and wellness money
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Coscto memberships
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Paid time off
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Professional development

Where We Work

​Our team is currently based in Madison, WI and Chicago, IL. We work remotely. We welcome team members from anywhere in Wisconsin or Illinois.

​We work with companies and organizations all over the country.
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Open Positions

POSITION TITLE:     Summer Internship
LOCATION:         Remote; Must be located in Wisconsin or Illinois.
REPORTING TO:     CEO and Account Manager
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:   Non-Exempt
LAST UPDATED:     April 7, 2021

Sarah Best Strategy is a digital marketing agency that helps companies and nonprofit organizations shine in the digital space in the service of creating happier, healthier, and more inclusive communities. Headquartered in Madison, WI, our team is based in Wisconsin and Illinois and we work with companies all over the country. We provide social media management, social media strategy, advertising, email marketing, search engine optimization, and website copywriting services for clients. Our internship program will give you the opportunity to learn and grow, while getting hands-on experience working with a variety of clients. 

Here are two blog posts written by one of our former interns about their experiences: 

https://www.sarahbeststrategy.com/blog/love-what-you-do-my-hands-on-internship-at-sbs
http://www.sarahbeststrategy.com/blog/covering-live-events-with-social-media-ift15

POSITION SUMMARY 
The summer intern is responsible for creating and deploying social media content for a variety of clients, and assisting on strategy and research projects. When you start your internship, we’ll ask you to identify your learning goals, and craft an experience that helps you achieve those goals. This is a paid internship, 8-10 hours / week. In summer of 2021, this internship will be structured as a remote internship. You’ll use Zoom video-conferencing to sign in for check-ins and participate in client meetings, and also do work on your own. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundamental Responsibilities

This job description describes the general nature and scope of responsibilities for this position.  Please note other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or removed at any time. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
  • Sophomore, Junior or Senior working towards a degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Advertising or a Related Field

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Reviewing social media accounts and making recommendations.
  • Writing and scheduling content for social media.
  • Curating content on relevant topics.
  • Assisting with social media outreach.
  • Assisting with social media reporting.
  • Researching hashtags and conducting research on social media in various industries.
  • Occasional help with office / administrative tasks such as sales research or direct mailings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Experience using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, etc. for business, class projects, or extracurricular activities. Extensive experience using social media networks personally.
  • Superior oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective time management to include establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work effectively as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize information related to social media. 
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to communicate progress on projects.
  • Excellent knowledge of software systems and Microsoft Office products.
  • Experience working with social media management software like Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, or Canva a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is generally performed in an office environment and routinely requires employees to perform the following while carrying out the essential functions of this job:


  • Must provide own laptop.
  • Use standard office equipment (computer, phone, printer/photocopier, etc.)
  • Sit for long periods of time.
  • Travel occasionally within Madison for work-related meetings or events (not required while pandemic restrictions are in place).

HOW TO APPLY
  • Send your resume, cover letter, and a work sample that includes two social media posts you’ve created for a class project or employer to hello@sarahbeststrategy.com by April 30, 2021. 
  • We are an off-campus work study employer for UW-Madison. If you are eligible for work study, please let us know in your cover letter. In Summer 2021, UW-Madison’s work study program allows students the opportunity to earn work study, even if they are not planning to enroll in summer classes.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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