About the job The Post and Courier Columbia Marketing and Graphics Design Intern
The Post and Courier is seeking a highly motivated intern who has a desire to learn a variety of marketing strategies and event planning to help grow The Post and Courier Columbia. This is a hands-on position and will provide experience in digital and event marketing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate promotional opportunities to position The Post and Courier Columbia t as a leading information source for the region. Opportunities include in-person and virtual events and sponsorships throughout Columbia.
- Conduct e-mail marketing campaigns with the goal of increasing engagement and converting to digital subscriber.
- Create engaging graphics that will include print, digital advertising, email marketing and other marketing materials using Canva and other graphic software.
- Write copy for print and digital ads, social media, web, collateral and email marketing.
- Plan and execute events for subscribers, advertisers and community partners.
- Participate and work at events of The Post and Courier Columbia or to represent the brand.
- Photo organization and management of assets for the marketing department.
- Contribute fresh new engaging ideas and be willing to take on new challenges.
- Prioritize, manage time and meet multiple deadlines.
- Proactively stay ahead of industry best practices and trends through research, networking, training and education.
- Work collaboratively across departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintains a weekly journal of activity and attends check-in meetings as assigned.
Requirements, minimum education level, and experience:
- Studies in marketing, communication, design or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Ability to work independently remotely, if necessary, in a suitable workspace that meets safety guidelines
- Reliable access to internet service
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a collaborative, team environment
- Background in graphics for use on the print, web and social media
- Incredible attention to detail & capable of multi-tasking and coordinating several projects at once
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Effective project management skills
- Strong copywriting skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Software or other design software
- Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in new technology
- Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
- Positive, professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and passion for the position and its opportunities
Physical Requirements, Work Environment and Travel:
Regularly required to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time. The job requires reaching with hands and arms, bending and stooping; light to moderate lifting of 15-30 pounds. The job requires hearing, speaking and writing with close eye work on a computer screen.
The worker is generally subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Local travel may be required occasionally.