While on OPT with PacRim Marketing / PRTech, you will gain direct, hands-on work experience by managing job responsibilities in a real-world, global business environment. You will be exposed to all areas of the organization, which will enable you to understand:
 
  • The company's structure and operations
  • General policies and procedures
  • Working with a diverse team and staff
  • The resources, processes, strategies and techniques utilized in achieving business objectives
  • Participation in appropriate office meetings, conferences, and projects
Responsibilities / Duties
Perform work with a specific group or multiple groups in various projects and initiatives while learning the functions of various positions, work processes, and procedures. Manage tasks, and prepare and submit a weekly report detailing weekly accomplishments, areas for improvement (and suggestions), issues or problems and the next week's goals. Collaborate with managers to develop and fulfill a reciprocally valuable work experience.

OPT team members report to a specific person in the company and on occasion may take direction from multiple managers / team members.
Each will be introduced and assigned responsibilities and/or projects.
 
Upon successful completion of the OPT program, each have the opportunity to be evaluated for potential, extended / other job openings with the firm.
Requirements
  • Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Travel Industry Management, Computer / Creative Media, MIS, Computer Engineering, or other directly related fields.
  • Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing ability in Japanese, Korean, and or Mandarin is highly desired for all of the departments.
  • Passion for Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific markets and cultural nuances.
  • High level of computer skills (Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Work, Outlook, typing skills 45+ WPM; Programming for PRTech positions with a focus on .NET Microsoft technology).
  • Detail oriented with ability to multi-task well under high pressure.
  • Strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills in English language.
Departments
The company's business units (departments and teams) each maintain a unique set of services and solutions, and client portfolios, as briefly described below.

Integrated Marketing Services (IMS): Develops and manages integrated PR, marketing, events, and advertising programs for clients. Team members include project managers / client service specialists, Japanese / Korean / Chinese PR and marketing professionals, and production staff.

Advertising / Sales: Plans, coordinates, and implements advertising specific strategies for our clients. Focused also on selling the different services and products that the company provides.

My Hawaii Media: Publishes digital and print media specialized in Hawaii content, providing clients an opportunity to reach targeted Asian International Traveler markets through content marketing. Team members include Japanese / Korean / Chinese content marketing professionals (writers, editors), bloggers, SNS / online marketing specialists, and user interface and technical specialists (developers, programmers, networkers).

PRTech: Develops and manages Asian websites and web applications for clients. From Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese websites to an Asian language reservation system, this team focuses on driving web traffic and reservations for clients. Team members include web designers, developers, programmers, and online marketing specialists.