Content and Partnership Intern (PR & SEO Focus)
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Company: Mountary Partner Network
About Mountary
Mountary is on a mission to empower independent frame stores. We provide local, high-quality craftspeople with a robust online presence and the digital tools they need to compete with national big-box retailers. When you join Mountary, you aren't just joining a startup; you’re supporting a network of small businesses across the country.
The Role
We are looking for a proactive Intern with a background in Journalism, Public Relations, or Interior Design to join our team. This role is twofold: you will establish Mountary as a thought leader in the home decor space and execute tactical SEO strategies to boost the visibility of our local partners.
Key Responsibilities
1. Build & Manage the Mountary Interior Design Panel
Identify Opportunities: Monitor platforms like Connectively (formerly HARO), Featured.com, and Twitter to find journalists seeking expert commentary on interior design, home styling, and custom framing.
Pitching: Ghostwrite and pitch quotes on behalf of our design panel to major shelter magazines (e.g., AD, Elle Decor, Apartment Therapy) and news outlets.
Panel Growth: Research and recruit emerging interior designers to join our expert network.
2. Local SEO & Backlink Outreach
Community Engagement: Identify local news organizations, non-profits, schools, and business associations in the neighborhoods of our network members.
Link Building: Reach out to these organizations to secure "backlinks"—helping our local framers' websites rank higher on Google by highlighting their community involvement or expert services.
Storytelling: Craft compelling "shop local" narratives to convince editors to feature our partner stores.
Who You Are
The Connector: You aren't afraid to send a cold email or pick up the phone. You know how to build rapport quickly.
The Storyteller: You have a "nose for news." You can take a simple frame and explain why it’s the most important part of a room’s design.
Design-Obsessed: You have a keen eye for aesthetics and understand the current trends in the interior design world.
Detail-Oriented: You can manage multiple outreach campaigns at once without losing track of your follow-ups.
Qualifications
Current student or recent graduate in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or Interior Design.
Excellent written communication skills (the ability to write punchy, persuasive pitches is a must).
Basic understanding of SEO and why "backlinks" matter (or a strong desire to learn).
Familiarity with the media landscape and how journalists source experts.
Why Join Us?
Real Impact: See your work directly result in increased sales for small, family-owned businesses.
Portfolio Building: Get your writing (and your pitches) published in recognized media outlets.
Mentorship: Work directly with the Mountary leadership team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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