Google Africa Intern Program 2012


 Google Africa Intern ProgramAs a Google Program Intern, you will support our team’s deployment of new and exciting Google products targeted at the region's user and small businesses.
Armed with deep knowledge of Google products and user needs, you will conduct market research and undertake various projects aimed at improving our current and future product offerings. Such projects might include user surveys, product testing, outreach to publishers and businesses, or marketing support. You may work with various teams across our product range and should expect a high amount of responsibility, on par with a regular team member. You come to us with a sharp, analytical mind and an entrepreneurial spirit, and you're eager to join an exuberant, fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Take full responsibility for projects as assigned and develop smart, integrated, research-based marketing proposals for internal use.
  • Utilise measurement tools to add relevant data to presentations and proposals.
  • Contribute to the development of internal and external products.
  • Research and develop deep knowledge of key markets, and the respective competitive landscape, client products and key business issues.
  • Troubleshoot user and small business issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • University degree or equivalent in progress.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience and ability in common business applications (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation) and internet savvy.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving team environment.
  • Excellent oral and written skills in English.
  • Previous sales support or market research experience or internships.
  • Superior analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong project management, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Internship will start on January 16, 2012 and will run approximately 14 weeks.
Please apply with a full CV in English and university transcripts or a full grade summary.


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