In the time it takes you to read this job description, RapidSOS will have handled ~1,380 emergencies.
At RapidSOS, we are committed to using technology to build a safer, stronger future and working together to save lives. We’re in an exciting phase of growth, welcoming new members from across the globe to our mission-driven, ambitious, and inclusive team. Our work is founded on our values of trust and safety, pioneering, urgency, and purpose over pride, all of which support a company culture where people can innovate, collaborate, grow, and, above all, make an impact. If that sounds like an exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you!
RapidSOS is an intelligent safety company that harnesses artificial and human intelligence to fuse life-saving data from 540M+ connected devices, apps, and sensors from 200+ global technology companies to over 21,000 public safety agencies in six countries. Whether there’s an unsafe moment or an emergency, RapidSOS Ready devices, vehicles, homes, or buildings deliver essential data to the right place when it matters most. Learn more at www.RapidSOS.com.
What this role is about:
RapidSOS’s Summer Internship program is a full-time, fully immersive internship program designed to complement your education with real-world experience. This program will allow you to take on projects at a rapidly growing start-up, working closely and cross-functionally with team members at RapidSOS. This is an amazing opportunity to not only join a rising and dynamic startup but also make a measurable impact.
As an intern on our Marketing team, you will contribute to our mission by diving into exciting projects that span social media and content marketing. You will work as an Associate Producer of the RapidSOS podcast, The Safety Gap, helping to coordinate the logistics involved with scheduling guests, recording content, and distributing episodes across multiple channels. Additionally, you’ll play a critical support role within our larger content strategy as well as assisting on day-to-day tasks with evolving our growing social media presence. This internship is an amazing opportunity to develop your skills in a hands-on environment and work at a growing startup.
What you’ll do:
- Act as an Associate Producer of The Safety Gap podcast, managing the logistics of guest scheduling, content recording, and multi-channel episode distribution, and more!
- Support creation of marketing content and execution of marketing campaigns
- Assist with daily social media efforts, and identify opportunities for improving our social presence
- Conduct detailed market research and competitive analyses to identify trends and growth opportunities for RapidSOS
- Assist the team with additional ad hoc projects and analyses
- Learn about RapidSOS and collaborate with the Marketing team to drive business growth
What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:
- Actively working towards a Bachelor’s degree with an interest in Marketing
- Highly self-motivated; ability to multitask and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Ideally has experience in podcast or video production, is passionate about podcasts as an avid listener, and has experience with social media platforms and content creation.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently, depending on the nature of the work
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Laser-sharp attention to detail, organized, and a high standard for excellence
- No ego - our team believes in “purpose over pride” where no task is beneath us
- Operates with urgency and thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment
- Knowledge of video editing and digital marketing strategies is a plus!
What we offer:
- The chance to work with a passionate team on solving one of the largest challenges globally
- Dynamic, fun work environment with a highly talented team
- Flexible startup work environment with rapid growth opportunities
If you're curious to learn more about RapidSOS, you can check out https://rapidsos.com/blog/
Starting pay for a successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include experience, relevant skills, training, education, location, business needs, or market demands. The compensation budgeted for this role is $800 per week.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here: https://rapidsos.com/privacy/california/
RapidSOS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.
Interested in the role but you don’t meet 100% of the requirements? We’d love to hear from you! We encourage you to apply; we’d be excited to see if your unique skill set and experience could be a match.
What We Do
RapidSOS is an intelligent safety platform that securely links life-saving data from 540M+ connected devices, apps, and sensors from 200+ technology companies to over 1,000,000 first responders across 21,000 agencies nationwide. Whether there’s an unsafe moment or an emergency, RapidSOS Ready devices, vehicles, homes, or buildings deliver essential data to the right place, when it matters most.
Why Work With Us
For individuals looking to join a mission-driven, ambitious, and inclusive team, RapidSOS provides a flexible company culture where you’ll have the support you need to innovate, collaborate, thrive, and, above all, make an impact. Our values guide everything we do, and we are committed to using technology to build a safer, stronger future-together.
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