Digital Strategist Apprentice

We don’t have “sales people” at Viget. We all sell Viget all the time, mostly by doing great work and sharing what we know. Selling custom consulting services at an agency like Viget is different from selling traditional products or packaged services. It’s consultative. Each opportunity is a new problem to solve, a new strategy to develop—and requires a new, novel approach.

As our Digital Strategy Apprentice, you’ll learn as much about business strategy as you will about traditional selling. You’ll work closely with our Strategy team, gain an understanding of the digital industry, from products to digital marketing, from consumer apps to enterprise platforms. You’ll learn about the breadth of Viget services, the art of asking good questions, how to “sell” the Viget way, and, through it all, you’ll document and share what you’re learning.

The Basics

• The program lasts 10 weeks, from September 11 to November 17.
• You must be available for the full 10 weeks and to travel for fall TTT October 16-20. Travel costs are covered by Viget.
• This is a hybrid position. The apprenticeship program is offered at all four of our office locations (Falls Church, VA; Durham, NC; Chattanooga, TN; and Boulder, CO) with flexibility to WFH (Work From Home) some of the time. Relocation is not provided.
• You are expected to work 40 hours/week (generally 9am-5pm your local time, M-F).
• Total compensation is $6,000. Apprentices do not receive health benefits.
• When working from home, you need a stable internet connection and a quiet workspace.
• Apprentices must have the permanent, legal right to work in the United States and must live in the United States.

About You (You may not be all of these things yet, and that's okay!)

• You are entrepreneurial and business savvy. Your lemonade stand turned a profit. You’re known for sensing a business opportunity miles away.

• You love the Internet and are excited about the tech industry.

• You're the first among your friends not just to know about the latest trends in the web and tech industries, but to tinker and experiment with the tools themselves.

• You get things done. No matter what you're doing, you take pride in your work. 

• You enjoy responsibility and you know that real effort pays off daily.

• You are a self-starter and aren't afraid to develop your own projects and attack them. Sitting around idly isn't your cup of tea.

• You find your own ways to contribute and add value to teams.

• You’re an exceptional communicator—a great writer, a confident speaker, and a keen listener—who can build trust and rapport in an authentic way.

• You are extremely well-organized. You can handle several projects at once without anything slipping through the cracks.

• You are a graduate of a bootcamp or relevant college degree program, or you’re highly self-motivated and self-taught. You’re eager to work with an advisor / mentor.

• You are proactive and get things done. You manage your time effectively. No matter what you're doing, you take pride in your work.

• You are a clear communicator verbally and in writing. You’re a good listener and enjoy collaborating.

What You’ll Learn

• The basics of UX, design, front-end development, application development, and analytics. You should be able to speak the language and understand core concepts by the end of the apprenticeship.

• You’ll review RFPs (Request for Proposals) and inbound leads, conducting initial research on prospective clients and their needs.

• You’ll participate in the proposal and pitch process, writing compelling content and preparing presentations for digital products, ideas, campaigns, and websites.

• You’ll brainstorm ideas and develop creative responses to engagement opportunities, working alongside designers, copywriters, and technologists to develop a practical, yet ambitious, vision for an engagement.

How to Apply

Apply to the program using this application form, which will be open until June 30th at 11:59pm ET. A recruiter will follow up with supplemental questions to complete your application. If you're interested in more than one role, please only submit an application for your primary choice. You will have the opportunity to indicate interest in other roles in the supplemental questions. Check out this FAQ, which answers your questions about the steps of the process, timeline, hybrid expectations, etc.

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Viget is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all of us feel valued and heard. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, socioeconomic status, religion, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you have any questions or need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@viget.com.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are unable to offer work visa sponsorship at this time.