Our team makes magic.

We’re looking for unicorns – specialists who have a passion for their area of expertise and who don’t have an ego. We want the best marketing muscle on our team. We seek people who are really into the biz of marketing. Who aren’t afraid to go out on a limb; would rather work with a team than in a silo; believe honest, hard work earns rewards (not entitlements); and who don’t think occasionally watering the plants is beneath them.
Simply put, we love what we do and who we do it with. We have a strict “no meanies” policy—we know that even if a client has a large budget, it’s not worth it if you can’t enjoy the ride. We offer big agency service but have small agency appeal. Our best feature is our people. Hands down, that’s what we hear when we ask employees what is their favorite thing about working at SPARK. From bi-monthly team buildings to quarterly lunch ‘n learns, we enjoy being together and working together to grow our clients’ businesses and each other.
Current job openings are listed below, but we’re always on the hunt for creative go-getters. Think you’re it? Tell us why at jobs@sparksi.com.

Account Executive

SPARK Strategic Ideas is seeking an account executive, or project manager with marketing experience, to join our growing agency. This is a mid-level role (4+ years of professional marketing experience) with agency experience preferred. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple accounts and projects with ease as well as possess excellent communication skills to serve as the day-to-day client contact. Organization and attention to detail are top priorities for this role. Bonus points if you are a creative thinker!

Duties / Responsibilities  

  • Assist Account Supervisors on management and execution for large agency accounts and serve as account lead on smaller accounts.
  • Act as day-to-day contact and liaison between clients and agency.
  • Manage client expectations and multiple evolving projects simultaneously.
  • Collaborate with internal team members and external partners to execute projects on time, on budget and on strategy.
  • Implement various components of annual marketing plans, including the coordination of details with the SPARK team, partners, vendors, etc.
  • Anticipate client needs, identify solutions and increase the value of service.
  • Support internal work processes and production needs (creating estimates, POs, budgets, timelines, etc.)
  • Analyze campaign performance metrics and assist in ongoing reporting. 
  • Maintain internal status sheets and client reports.
  • Manage the preparation and follow-up for client meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field required.
  • 4+ years of marketing experience required, agency environment preferred.
  • Extreme attention to detail, strong organization and multi-tasking abilities for a fast-paced environment. Join our Type A support club.
  • Self-motivated worker able to work independently as well as collaborate with a larger team. Giddy-up and round up the posse.
  • Function well under pressure. No time for volcanic eruptions or spontaneous combustion.
  • Innovative and creative thinker. We color outside the lines.
  • Perform tasks with a sense of urgency and dedication to doing things right. There’s no time to eat bonbons and watch the paint dry; we have work to do.
  • Willingness to do what it takes. Which may involve jumping into the deep end without your life vest to help your colleagues if they’re drowning. 
  • Must focus on building relationships, have a passion for exceeding expectations and love learning…we work hard and love what we do. It shows in our work and in the results. Debbie-Downers and hermit crabs need not apply.

SPARK is a full-service strategic branding agency—a team of seasoned marketing professionals who specialize in integrating brand development, strategic planning, marketing, advertising, public relations, social media and digital services to help businesses grow. When you have the luxury of rising to do what you love, you get up first. When it comes to adding members to our team, we choose carefully. We choose superheroes. We wake up early for this stuff…and put a cape on. Think you’re our next superhero? Send us your cover letter and resume to jobs@sparksi.com.

Communications Internship

**NOTE: Our internship program is currently on hold. We will not be bringing on any interns until further notice.

Description

SPARK Strategic Ideas, a Charlotte-based full-service strategic branding agency, is always looking for a passionate and motivated student who wants to understand the industry through our internship program. Our unpaid internship is designed to provide an immersive educational experience through participation and assistance in all facets of a full-service agency – from strategic planning and marketing to public relations and social media. We provide the opportunity for students to build upon their portfolio by offering real-world, hands-on experience.

Spring Internship Dates: January – April

Summer Internship Dates: May – August

Fall Internship Dates: September – December

Are you an eager undergraduate student who wants to gain an in-depth understanding of the industry (and start a fire)? Then, you are a match for our internship program!

Primary Functions

  • Assist PR Managers with media relations efforts, including maintaining media contact lists, editorial research projects, and creative brainstorming
  • Write and edit news releases, pitches, etc.
  • Assist Social Media Managers with drafting social posts and monitoring pages
  • Monitor all forms of media for client coverage and clip placements
  • Assist with file management system for current and past projects
  • Occasional delivery for clients and or errands on behalf of SPARK
  • Some data entry, clerical and office assistant responsibilities
  • Note: no two days or assignments are the same

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Our internship positions are unpaid and require applicants to be enrolled as a rising junior or senior in a qualified undergraduate program.
  • Students must be eligible for college credit and majoring in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism and/or a comparable field of study.
  • Interns must be able to commit to a schedule of 10-15 hours/week at a minimum.
  • Strong communication and AP-style writing skills (able to adapt voice and content).
  • Competent with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability to work at a fast-pace individually and as a team member.
  • Takes initiative on projects and goes the extra mile!

To Apply

Applicants should submit a resume and writing sample in PDF form to jobs@sparksi.com. Instead of sending a traditional cover letter, please creatively tell us in 50 words or less what sets you apart from your peers, who all likely have a passion for PR and are looking to gain experience (bonus points if you can do it in 20 words or less!).