USA Today seeks Creative Marketing Design Intern

Creative Marketing Design Intern – USA TODAY

The USA TODAY Creative Marketing department is offering a Design internship – for college credit only, this position is un-paid. The Creative Marketing department supports clients throughout USA TODAY, designing digital and print materials for Advertising, Circulation, Editorial, Education, Event Marketing and USATODAY.com.

Interns are responsible for assisting the creative team in preparing print ads, direct mail, point-of-sale, web banner ads, e-Blasts and more. The applicant should be willing to occasionally take on administrative tasks, when necessary, such as organizing files or researching photos. Interns will learn how ad space is allocated in the newspaper and assist with updating and processing print ads. Since media is a fast-paced business, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to work on multiple projects while ensuring deadlines are met. Recommended software experience: Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 or higher (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash).

Interns will work directly with the Sr Creative Services Manager to brainstorm, develop and design creative solutions.

Compensation & Perks
- $200 monthly stipend

- Free parking

- On-site cafeteria
- Participation in company internship program, including welcome party, speaker series and events.

Our selection process will consist of 1-2 phone interviews and, if possible, an in-person interview. The schedule is flexible with a 15-hour per week minimum.

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Erik Sundvall, Sr Creative Services Manager at esundvall@usatoday.com. Explain why you are interested in gaining experience in the Creative Marketing department and why you are a great fit for this internship.

All applications are due by May 21^st.