Skype is a little piece of software that lets you make free calls to your friends and family all over the world. While freeing conversations is what Skype is all about, making free calls is just the start. You can talk, listen, watch, read, express, share and write to anyone, anywhere in the world without worrying about cost, distance or time.
In just over three years, the Skype community has grown to more than 171 million people enjoying free Skype calls. A large number of those Skype users are paying customers using SkypeOut and SkypeIn in more than 200 countries. Skype is part of the eBay family with offices in Luxemburg, London and Tallinn and we are continually expanding.
We are looking for brilliant minds to join the Skype revolution. In particular, those who have the passion, drive and dedication required to continue delighting our users and giving them a great experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an an enthusiastic individual with the right skills and experience to join and support the Hardware Marketing team at Skype. This is a great developmental opportunity for someone looking to get hands on experience of Marketing whilst working within a dynamic team.
What are the responsibilities?
You will be involved with be a variety of day-to-day PR/Marcomms activities such as:
Helping with day-to-day management of PR agencies
Assisting in product sample distribution
Improving online communication tools for Hardware with agencies
Assisting the update of the Hardware Roadmap: Which partners, what products, what categories, bundles and which devices are priorities to put PR support behind, Skype Shop plans
Assisting the coordination of a Global PR-led Marketing Campaign alongside all Hardware events and campaigns
Developing better planning tools for bloggers and improve communication with content providers
Facilitating the introduction of hardware partners and regular supply of samples in timely manner
PRE-REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
Required business knowledge/experience:
- 2-4 years
Desirable functional / technical skills:
PR/Marcomms
Online Marketing
Project Management
Personal attributes / competencies:
Team player
Autonomous
IT skills
Qualifications:
- Business Degree/MBA
Duration : 4 months (with possibility for extension)
PRESCREENING QUESTIONS : PLEASE COMPLETE ALONG WITH SUBMITTING YOUR CV
What is your experience of Marcomms and PR more specifically?
Comment on Skype channel marketing strategy
How do you measure the value of the Skype-certification program from an end user perspective?
Where should Skype spend more marketing dollars and why?
How can Skype find better competitive advantages in their hardware strategy?
Ref: MKTG-INTERN-HARDWARE-LON
