Internship

Global Social Media Marketing Intern

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iRobot

iRobot

1,001-5,000 employees

Designs and builds intelligent home robots

Robotics & Automation
Consumer Goods

Bedford, MA, USA

Category
Social Media Management
Social Media Marketing
Social Media
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Communications
Social Media
Marketing
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing or Communications
  • Ability to work full-time from August to December
  • Experience using social media in a business setting
  • TikTok and Instagram Savvy and engaged in current trends
  • Highly organized with superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong experience working with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment working with multiple team members
  • Live and breath social media and pop culture with your finger on the pulse of what's trending.
  • Not afraid of being on camera, being silly, and creating thumb-stopping content all in the name of views and engagement.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
  • Demonstrated interest in the '4 P's of Marketing, Branding, Communications and consumer products'
Responsibilities
  • Generate content for iRobot pages (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube/YouTube shorts), optimized from key learnings and insights
  • Identify and procure fan content and UGC to utilize as additional content for social channels and for use across marketing touchpoints (web, email, etc...)
  • Identify trends on social media to bring to our attention
  • Support Global Brand Team by coordinating the global social media content calendars and cascading across iRobot North America and global platforms
  • Assist with day-to-day cross social media platform community management, monitoring and campaign creation
  • Create monthly competitive analysis and top performing post reports to inform the Global Marketing Team and regional counterparts
  • Work with paid media team on influencer marketing and seeding
  • Support other projects from the Global Marketing team (up to 15% of time)

iRobot designs and builds intelligent home robots, with a focus on making home maintenance easier and healthier. The company is best known for its Roomba robot vacuum, which was first introduced in 2002 and has sold millions worldwide. iRobot's products utilize advanced cleaning, mapping, and navigation technologies to efficiently maintain homes. Unlike many competitors, iRobot emphasizes inclusiveness and equality in its workplace, ensuring a respectful environment for all employees. The company's goal is to provide effective home solutions while promoting social justice and accommodating individuals with disabilities.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$29.2M

Headquarters

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Founded

1990

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-11%

1 year growth

-19%

2 year growth

-22%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The introduction of affordable, high-quality products can expand iRobot's market share and customer base.
  • New leadership under Gary Cohen may bring fresh strategies and optimism for a successful turnaround in 2024.
  • Innovative product releases, such as the Roomba Combo Essential 2-in-1, can strengthen iRobot's position as a market leader in home robotics.

What critics are saying

  • The shutdown of the iRobot Select program indicates potential financial instability and cost-cutting measures.
  • Ongoing securities fraud lawsuits could damage the company's reputation and financial standing.

What makes iRobot unique

  • iRobot's pioneering status in the robot vacuum market and continuous innovation, such as the new entry-level Roomba Combo Essential 2-in-1, set it apart from competitors.
  • The company's focus on affordability with high-quality products, like the new budget-friendly Roomba Mopvac, makes advanced cleaning technology accessible to a broader audience.
  • iRobot's strategic leadership changes, including the appointment of Gary Cohen as CEO and Julien Mininberg to the board, aim to drive a successful turnaround and future growth.

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Benefits

Health, dental, & vision coverage

HSA & FSA

401(k) contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life & disability insurance

Generous time off

Great discounts

iRobot product discounts