Marketing Intern, Korean Market

Brea, CA (On-site)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive influencer collaborations and creator operations as an internship, owning discovery, coordination, and optimization for YAMI campaigns.

  • Own end-to-end influencer collaborations from discovery through post-campaign analysis.
  • Must-have: strong TikTok/IG/YouTube fluency and metrics (ROI, CAC).
  • Standout: passion for Korean products and bilingual English/Korean communication.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Talent Identification & Strategic Sourcing
  • Creator Discovery: Research and identify emerging creators and high-potential influencers whose content style and audience align with YAMI’s target demographics.
  • Database Management: Build and maintain detailed talent shortlists and "always-on" creator pools for upcoming brand campaigns and long-term partnership opportunities.
  • Casting Strategy: Develop and refine influencer casting criteria based on specific campaign goals, ensuring every partner aligns with YAMI’s business objectives and brand voice.
  • End-to-End Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external creators to coordinate campaign timelines, deliverables, and approvals.
  • Content Quality Control: Review all influencer-generated content (IG Reels, TT videos, etc.) and provide prompt, actionable feedback to ensure brand safety, high engagement, and alignment with upload schedules.
  • Streamlining Processes: Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks in the creative process to ensure enough traffic is secured consistently every month.
  • KPI Monitoring: Responsible for overall KPI tracking in real-time. Analyze performance data to suggest immediate optimizations for active influencer campaigns.
  • Strategic Budget Allocation & Optimization: Effectively manage and deploy assigned monthly budgets to maximize campaign impact. Focus on driving higher conversion rates and consistently reducing Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
  • Post-Campaign Reporting: Assist in compiling comprehensive monthly performance reviews. Distill complex data into clear presentations, highlighting best practices and key learnings for future optimization.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing or completing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
  • Social Native: Deep understanding of the TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube ecosystems. You know what makes a video viral.
  • Analytical Mindset: Comfortable working with numbers, Excel/Google Sheets, and tracking metrics like ROI, CTR, and CAC.
  • Passion**ate** about Korean products, K- culture
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; fluency in both English and Korean is mandatory for effective engagement with all stakeholders
  • Detail-Oriented: Ability to manage multiple creator timelines simultaneously without missing a deadline.
  • Can-do attitude

Benefits

  • Real-world marketing experience in a fast-paced, high-growth company
  • On-site gym, pool, and game rooms
  • Coffee and snacks
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Yami

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Founded in 2013, Yami’s mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from across the pacific. Named Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing start-up on the ”Inc. 500 List.”, we’re committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps. Join us to unbox the best of Asia. Learn more at Yamibuy.com

Founded in 2013
Greater Los Angeles, California, USA
371 employees (55 in marketing)
54% recommend to a friend
48% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.9M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$13.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.1%
Direct
57.8%
Referral
4.5%
Social
1.8%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~371

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
34 (9% of company)
Median Career Experience
5.5 years
Median Tenure
2.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$60M
Last Raise
$10M
Series B, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2017
    Series A • $10M