Product Marketing Intern
Host Company:
OK Wave
Location:
Dates of Internship:
June 11 - August 3, 2012
Language Level:
2 (Basic to Intermediate Japanese)
Internship Description:
OKWave is Japan's first Q&A community based site. Over the past decade, OKWave and its founder have earned numerous awards for the company's innovative design and mission. The company aims to become the top service of its kind in the Japanese market, and eventually bringing people from around the world together.
OKWave recently launched the world's first "international social Q&A" service, ARIGATO, or "Thank you" in Japanese, and aims to expand its services to over 20 languages and over 200 countries in the next coming years.
Skill & Experience Required:
Interns at OKWave will report to their supervisor and coworkers in entirely in English, though command of Japanese and other foreign languages is strongly preferred. Interns should be proficient with basic PC and MS Office operations, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
Sample Projects:
Projects will depend on OKWave's current projects and needs but may include:
- Further development of OKWave's newest platform, ARIGATO
- Attend meetings and assist in improving OKWave's services and online community
- Creation and monitoring of the company's Facebook presence and application
- Outreach and promotion of the OKWave brand and services
Benefits for Intern:
OKWave interns will have an incredible opportunity to work in an international, professional workplace, learning how to increase brand awareness through continually developing platforms like Facebook. Interns will also experience and learn more about Japanese business culture and traditions.
Benefits for Company:
OKWave will benefit from young, student interns who are a part of the Facebook generation and who will provide new insight and perspective to the OKWave product growth and its worldwide promotion.
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