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The Post and Courier · 3 months ago

The Post and Courier Columbia Marketing and Graphics Design Intern

Columbia, SC, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

The Post and Courier is seeking a highly motivated intern to learn various marketing strategies and event planning to help grow The Post and Courier Columbia. This hands-on position will provide experience in digital and event marketing, including coordinating promotional opportunities and creating engaging graphics.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate promotional opportunities to position The Post and Courier Columbia 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

Qualification

Graphic designCopywritingProject managementDigital marketingEvent planningAdobe SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

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

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

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