The Post and Courier Columbia Marketing and Graphics Design Intern

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.