Intern - Client Services

Rakuten Advertising • Chicago, IL

2d • $20 - $25

About The Position

Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Headquartered in San Mateo, California with more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the Rakuten International business portfolio includes market leaders in e-commerce, digital marketing, advertising, communications and entertainment. We create products and services that provide exceptional value by aligning members and the businesses that want to engage them in a shared community. Rakuten Advertising provides advertising technology and consumer insights to the world’s leading brands and retailers. Working with agencies and brands around the world, Rakuten Advertising unites technology, client strategy and consumer insights to deliver advertising experiences that drive increased brand awareness and marketing performance. With access to Rakuten’s diverse media properties and audiences, combined with an award-winning performance network and proprietary consumer research, Rakuten Advertising creates the right conditions to reach new customers and sustain long-lasting loyalty. The Intern Experience: At Rakuten, we pride ourselves on giving interns a genuine, immersive experience that has a direct impact on company objectives. You will do meaningful work, and with us, you'll be a true member of the team. We are also invested in your growth as an individual and professional. That's why you can expect curated events such as professional development workshops, interactions with Rakuten leadership, and relationship building opportunities with other interns and professionals at the company. You can visit our company website and our Muse profile, to learn more about Rakuten's culture and values, as well as hear from previous interns. Job Summary: In this role, you will be part of the client services team working directly with a wide array of clients, supporting them in their affiliate marketing initiatives. You will witness the day to day of managing a client portfolio and see how our team helps our clients achieve their goals in a fast pace and ever-changing environment. You will also interface with numerous internal groups such as analytics, marketing, billing, etc. This role will give you a great understanding of digital marketing from both an agency and client perspective.

Requirements

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Technical Abilities: Must be able to quickly learn proprietary software to manage campaigns and report results.
• Solid proficiency with Excel and Power Point for client-ready reports and presentations.
• Ability to learn Rakuten tools and processes.
• Communication Skills: Exemplary written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented: Able to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborative: Able to work across several teams and departments.
• Current college/university enrollment.

Nice To Haves

• Communication, marketing, business majors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication and act as liaison between publishers, advertisers, and account managers.
• Update client promotions, creative and communications as necessary.
• Audit creative and placements as mandated by account team/client.
• Review partnered affiliate websites to identify optimization opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed