Thursday, May 3, 2012

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 21st.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Children's National Medical Center

Children's National Internship Program: Summer 2012
(Summer 2012)
Name of Internship position: Interactive Communications
Department Name: Public Relations and Marketing Department
Mailing Address:
Children’s National Medical Center
Attn: Public Relations and Marketing Department
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Department Contact Person
(Preceptors):
Victoria Hughes
Office line: 301‐244‐6722
webteam@ChildrensNational.org
Intern Placement Location:
801 Roeder Road
9th Floor
Silver Spring, MD
Main line: 202‐476‐4500
*Department Educational Level
Request:
▪ Undergraduate Student
▪ Graduate Student
Describe the primary project the
intern will be supporting:
The Interactive team of the PR and Marketing Department will provide the intern
with a selected web focused initiative at Children’s National to develop a pitch and
full communications plan to improve and maintain the childrensnational.org web
site. Interns will meet with project advisors, which will include intern advisors and
assigned initiative or function leaders for an initial needs assessment. Projects will
all be related to the childrensnational.org website and will include web and social
media optimization, broken links throughout the site, graphic enhancements,
general web edits and web research.
Duration: 3 months (June thru August)
Provide a brief summary of
the intern’s job duties and tasks:
Interactive Communications Internship responsibilities include:
• Populate and manage website edits on the Children’s National public web site
• Work with various graphics and editing applications
What required skills/abilities
must the intern have:
Candidates should:
• Be self‐motivated and highly organized
• Proficient in Photoshop, In Design, HTML, in addition to video and audio
editing software
• Have excellent writing, verbal and communication skills a plus
• Have at least 10 hours/week to commit to the internship
Closing date: May 11, 2012
*Requests are not guaranteed but your preference will be taken into consideration.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Monday, April 9, 2012

Looking for Two Graphic Design Paid Interns

Postion: Two Graphic Design Paid Interns

Contact: Dawn Gardner, dawn@gamweregood.com

What to send: A resume and 1 piece of your work (your favorite and the reason why this piece is your favorite). Digital links will be accepted...however, the resume and 1 piece of work will be looked at first.

Hours needed:  16- 24 weekly

We are open Monday- Friday, 9am- 5pm. The ideal would be to have the interns work a full day on alternate days (but we are flexible).

Location of internship: 45969 Nokes Blvd., Suite 130, Sterling, Virginia.

Other:  At GAM, we are a comprehensive marketing and graphics studio, with a large, diverse client base. This internship would include design, layout and design according to our print standards, brainstorming concepts and branding ideas as a team and assisting the graphic design team in completion of design jobs.




Monday, March 26, 2012

Reel Resources needs designer


March 25, 2012

for students looking for an opportunity to create
something to expand their portfolio: 

Reel Resources needs intern to design DVD Covers:  small stipend paid

The work is fairly simple, but if done creatively, the designs can be quite
stunning and the work will be sold worldwide. I don't have a large budget
for this work, but am willing to pay a small stipend for the work. There are
no deadlines, and I can provide all of the photos, copy, etc involved.


Contact:

Fred Rehbein
Reel Resources
1600 Prince St
Suite 103
Alexandria, VA 22314

703-683-5666

Drohan Management Group: Graphic Design Intern needed


PAID INTERNSHIP POSITION

Drohan Management Group is looking to hire a graphic design major to fill our paid internship position for 15 hours per week.

Qualifications:
- Creative
- Working knowledge of CS5 (InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop)
- Understanding of all color modes for print and web
- Know how to prepare files for print

Please submit resume and design samples to:
Micki Francis

video/photo/web assistant: Paid internship


March 26, 2012

Paid Internship Opportunity for GMU Art Student


Paid Internship Opportunity for GMU Art Student: Video/Photo/Web Assistant- Spring and Summer 2012 - Local television and video producer is seeking an additional GMU student to help with multiple independent video, photography and web projects. We are expanding our team because we have been commissioned to produce a documentary film and social media marketing campaign related to childhood cancer awareness. (Release date: September 1, 2012)

Location is walking distance from GMU's Fairfax Campus. Pay is $10 an hour to start. Hours are flexible but mostly weeknights between 7 pm and 10 pm and some weekends during the day.

The ideal candidate is a creative, self-starter with experience with video and photo editing and web design. This job also involves administrative tasks related to client correspondence and office organization. Training is provided.

Our projects range from documentaries, public service announcements, event videos, music videos and photography. Our team has won multiple local Emmys and several national awards.

Please send cover letter, resume and any links to online video examples to Mike Gillette at mikegillette@hotmail.com.

Congressional Budget Office

12-10 VOLUNTEER INTERN
GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR THE WEB
Office of Communications
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The Web Unit in the Office of Communications seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to perform various tasks in support of CBO’s Web site for a 10-week period during the summer. The successful candidate will report to the Managing Web Editor as part of a 3-person web shop and work with web staff to produce charts and other visual displays of statistical information for the website. The intern will also work with analysts to develop the agency’s infographics and other bespoke visualizations.
You’ll also get a chance to attend a bunch of cool events on Capitol Hill with other interns. You probably won’t see Jonathan Ive wandering the halls, but you can attend lectures by people like former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and journalist Cokie Roberts.
Qualifications
Candidates should have completed a minimum of 2 years of college (or equivalent credits) with formal training in graphic arts / graphic design and expertise with Adobe Creative Suites software. An interest in the visual display of statistical information is highly desirable. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must. The position also requires a person who can work independently and as a part of a team.
This internship can only be offered to students whose universities sponsor internships with federal agencies. There is no requirement for your university to pay or offer class credit for the internship but they must be willing to complete a form provided by CBO that indicates that they are sponsoring you for an unpaid internship at CBO which will be of educational benefit. Students must verify that their university is willing to sponsor your internship before applying but the statement won’t be required unless you are offered an internship.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three (3) references online at https://careers.cbo.gov/ext/search.asp.
Contact
Nancy Fahey, 2nd & D Streets, SW, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov

American Red Cross Internship


Intern – Customer Relationship Marketing
In order to be further considered for this unpaid Internship opportunity, you must submit a cover letter and resume to VolunteerResources@redcross.org.  Mention internship title in Subject line.  ONLY STUDENTS WHO SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME WILL BE FURTHER CONSIDERED!
 The work location for this internship is flexible, and can be located anywhere in the US. The intern is expected to work 15 – 20 hours per week.
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 30th, 2012
Gain valuable career skills, make a difference. The American Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters each year.  Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs.  The depth and breadth of our services - whenever and wherever they're called for - is unmatched by any organization in the world. Our employees enjoy knowing that the services we deliver and the products we develop are helping save lives and make lives better everyday.

Responsibilities:
Major projects will be illustrating communication concepts and creating/updating online documentation to support organizational change for the CRM project to ensure long-term sustainable process change.
Poster and flier creation using graphic design software, document edits using MS Word, and Powerpoint, uploading and editing documents to Sharepoint.
Graphic design of posters, fliers and promotional materials to support change and communication.
Technical writing to support online documentation.

Qualifications
·       Undergraduate Junior or Senior preferred.  
·       Should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Visual Arts
·       Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is required; as well as Adobe Illustrator,  Sharepoint a plus.
·       Looking for candidates with a proven attention to detail and strong editing and/or writing skills
·       Bi-lingual Spanish skills are a plus

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Southland Industries Seeks Intern

 http://southlandind.com/


JOB DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________

POSITION:  Graphic Design Intern


THIS POSITION REPORTS TO:  Multimedia Graphic Designer

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:  None

_____________________________________________________________________

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:    
Intern will be helping the Multimedia Graphic Designer with development of creative
and designs for collateral, marketing materials, proposals, presentations, etc. that are consistent with Southland’s brand. The qualified intern will report to the Multimedia Graphic Designer and will interface with key marketing contacts and interns to translate design concepts into tangible materials that strengthen the brand of the company. The intern will also assist in the maintenance of Southland’s website and other forms of electronic media. Intern must have strong communication and listening skills, attention
to detail, an aptitude for marketing, and be willing to actively contribute within a team environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Helps determine size and arrangements of material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based upon available space and aesthetic design concepts.
Able to problem solve creatively within brand guidelines.
Knowledge of grammar and composition rules required for editing and proofreading material.
Strong layout and typography skills are required.
A working knowledge of both Macintosh and PC platforms, and the ability to work with and convert files on both platforms. 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Enrolled in a certified graphic/ multimedia/ web design curriculum

Working knowledge of Microsoft suite

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Web development and/or multimedia skills a plus

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

Interns are required to be physically able to walk and climb stairs, use their hands, eyes and ears to perform and communicate with others.

OTHER:

In order to be considered you must submit a resume and portfolio link and/or link to examples of your work.

Contact:
 J A S O N   D Y D O
Multimedia Graphic Designer
Southland Industries
22340 Dresden Street, Suite 177
Dulles, VA 20166
Office: 703.885.8489
Cell: 571.481.8384
Fax: 703.834.5572

Friday, January 27, 2012

Turtle Light Press Internship Posting


Turtle Light Press Internship Posting

Internship opportunity with a home-based, Arlington literary publisher,
2-4 hours a week, doing a variety of tasks from marketing, press
releases, web research and updates, social media, possibly some design
work and hand bookbinding. In return, an intern will get first-hand
insights into how to run a small press, gain professional writing
experience, learn about media relations and other aspects of publishing.

The supervisor is looking primarily for someone who knows marketing and
could help on the business side of things with a good design eye and a
love of literature. The unpaid internship would start in January and, if
it works out, might result in a paid part-time position over the summer.

Requirements: Reliable, smart, meticulous, good writer, wide knowledge
of social media (FB/Twitter), Word Press, Microsoft Word. Quark Express
and Excel helpful but not necessary. Send resume and letter about why
you'd be good for the internship: rick@turtlelightpress.com.

Graphic Design Intern wanted for Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Graphic Design Intern wanted for Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center.
Background in Adobe Design Premium required.  Portfolios must demonstrate strong design skills and creative thinking. Internship responsibilities include design and production, as well as all other aspects of studio work. Our areas of expertise: children's programs and summer camps. Interns must be organized, able to work well under tight deadlines, and be able to take creative direction.   Please contact Amanda Meiklejohn at ameikelj@gmu.edu or 703-993-8551.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Vox Media seeking product & design interns

Do you love design? Do you love technology and/or sports? Vox Media is seeking Product & Design interns to join our team in world domination. Gain real work experience and  by building and shipping things while getting paid to do so. Your work will be seen on our sites www.theverge.com and www.sbnation.com



Responsibilities:

The design intern’s responsibilities can include design support for editorial features, new pages/sections of sites, production and maintenance work as well as supporting sales. You will be exposed to the creative process while working with a diverse group of top User Experience, Visual Designers and Front End Devs. The work you create will be seen by millions of people. The ideal candidate must have the basics of graphic and interactive design theory.

Contact Person:

Ted Irvine (ted@voxmedia.com)

Hours Needed: 16 hours a week (total should end up at 270 hours)

Location: 1740 N St NW Washington DC

Qualifications:

Required: Adobe CS and knowledge of web optimization of images; Bonus: HTML 5 & CSS skills

Required: Fluent in standard web/interactive design software and tools.

Knowledgeable in design fundamentals including color theory, typography, composition, and photo retouching.

Knowledgeable in User Experience (UX,) User Interface (UI) and Interface Architecture including building wireframes, user flows and case studies.

Demonstrate a clear skill set and focus on interaction design with successful portfolio samples

Able to work well with design direction and be capable of executing tasks in alignment with a style guide and/or brand architecture.

Flexible, proactive and willing to learn in a fast paced environment.

Collaborative, good team player and shows initative.

Excellent written and oral communication skills
http://www.voxmedia.com

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Centerpointe Church Looking For Design Interns

Contact Person: Kris Celeste, Communications Director 
Email resume to: media@centerpointechurch.com
Location: 4104 Legato Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22033
Hours: Hours are flexible and can be completed for academic credit. Interns may work remotely but requires at least 4-6 hours of work a week done in-house for creative and staff meetings. Interns are encouraged to work in-house to get the most out of their internship.

Graphic Design Internship

Description:
This internship is designed for students with an interest in visual arts, advertising, graphic design and web design. Under the supervision of the Communications Director, the Graphic Design Intern will create graphics for the Centerpointe Brand Campaign 2012.

Internship responsibilities:
Responsibilities include designing content for Centerpointe Church’s new website, promotional materials, sermon series, email blasts and social media accounts for the campaign.

Eligibility:
Interns must possess a good eye for aesthetic design; be a proficient user of the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), be comfortable in a Mac environment; and be able to meet deadlines. Language skills, knowledge of social media, Mac products and mobile technology are a plus for this internship. The intern needs to be proactive, have good organizational skills and be able to handle multiple tasks.

Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in creative projects and increase the size of their portfolio with work completed for a very creative church in Fairfax, Virginia. This internship also provides opportunities to expand their skills into other mediums (cinematography, video production and photography).

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Graphic Design Intern Needed

Internship Opportunity

Graphic Design Intern to create program for the 2012 Southeastern Women Studies Association (SEWSA) Conference.

Conference program will include color cover, 4-8 ads requiring design and approximately 30 pages of text.

Qualifications:
• Skilled designer able to provide creative ideas for the program while coordinating with existing “look” of promotional materials for conference
• Must be able to work well independently
• Must be reliable, able to respond to short timeframe, meet deadlines, and be highly motivated

Work on the project will commence 1/23. On 1/30, intern will present cover ideas and will receive all text and ad information. On 2/13, intern will present page design and ad mockups. On 3/1, intern will submit entire program for approval. On 3/8, intern must submit final program will all changes incorporated and ready for printing.

The work will be carried out independently and off-site. The person selected will meet with the conference chair 3-4 times.

This is an unpaid, credit-bearing internship (up to 2 credits). The intern also will receive 5 copies of the printed program for his/her portfolio and a pass to attend any events of interest at the conference.

SoA Print Internships Spring 2012

INTERNSHIPS – Spring 2012


The School of Art Print Studio (SoA Print) has several internships available for Spring 2012. We are George Mason’s fine art digital print studio located in the School of Art, producing exhibition-quality prints from state-of-the-art inkjet and laser printers. 



We are offering internships for friendly, talented, and hardworking students to assist in our day-to-day operations. Students should have interest in a related field such as Photography, Graphic Design, or Digital Art. Our interns will gain extensive knowledge concerning fine art printers and printing techniques, and develop skills in customer service.

Responsibilities will include preparing files to print (preflight and graphics), print production, and creative design services. Interns will also assist customers in preparing and submitting their orders. Internships will start at the beginning of the spring semester, and can count for up to 3 class credits. 



To apply, pick up an application form at SoA Print, School of Art, Room 1011 and submit your completed form to our office during our open hours. Interviews will be scheduled near the end of the fall semester.



School of Art Print Studio
Art & Design Building
Room 1011

(703) 993-7203

soaprint@gmu.edu

Open Hours:
Mon-Thu: 10am-7pm
Fri: 12pm-4pm

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Anthropologie seeks interns

Visual Display Internship Winter 2011 /Spring 2012
950 F St. NW Washington D.C. 20004

Anthropologie seeks bright, motivated individuals for an Internship position with our visual team. Take advantage of unparalleled learning opportunities within our small, highly creative team.
Interns will be encouraged to participate in all aspects of our visual and display program and be given substantive roles in activities that may include: creating and maintaining display, assisting in completion of visual objectives and upholding the overall aesthetic of the store.
Applicants must receive college credit for this internship. (do not apply otherwise)
Required Skills:
*Candidates must be a student at accredited school that allows intern work experience for school credit.
*Candidates must have some weekday (M-F) availability
*Candidates must be passionate about fashion and home design, and express interest in learning about the retail industry.
*Candidates must be detail oriented, independent workers with strong communication, organization and display skills.
*Must have knowledge of various textiles and materials as well as familiarity with power tools, basic construction techniques, and installation.
*Knowledge of a variety of artistic media including painting, drawing, sculpting, sewing, and experience in manipulation of materials is highly beneficial.

To inquire please apply in person at the Anthropologie located at 950 F street or call (202) 347-2160 to speak with:
Katie - Display Coordinator (or) Lindsay - Visual Manager

Internship @ Live Nation Entertainment

Marketing Internship

About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally. Front Line is the world’s top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.


Live Nation DC is seeking an intern to assist the Marketing Department in day to day tasks, specifically in the following areas: social media content management, administrative duties, and the implementation of various promotions. We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented and most importantly, enthusiastic individual (graphic design experience preferred but not required). As a marketing intern your duties will include:

• Help with the management of all social media websites
• Researching social media content
• Composing artist bios for LiveNation.com, Facebook, and other media outlets
• Creating press images, print ads, and flyers
• Brainstorming creative/grassroots marketing
• Implementing various promotions
• Assisting with ticket distribution
• Filing and other administrative tasks


We are currently searching for a qualified individual to fill this internship position for the Spring Semester. The student will work at our Live Nation office in Bristow, VA.

This internship is for college credit and runs from January – Early May. It is a non-paid position with flexible hours (minimum 20 per week) to reflect the need of your college credit requirements.

Resumes and cover letters are encouraged prior to December 12, 2011. Any applications received after this deadline will be reviewed on a weekly basis until the position is filled. Interested students can submit resumes via email to JeremiahXenakis@livenation.com. Please include “MARKETING INTERNSHIP” in the subject line. Resumes, cover letters, and writing samples can also be submitted via mail to:

Live Nation – DC
Attn: Jeremiah Xenakis
7800 Cellar Door Drive
Bristow, VA 20136

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Drohan Management seeks graphic designer

September 20, 2011

Drohan Management Group: Paid internship

Drohan Management Group is looking for an intern majoring in graphic design. Below is a description of the duties required for the position

Graphic Design – Paid Internship Position Available

SKILLS:
- Layout (newsletters, programs, post cards, posters, etc.)
- Strong Concept Development
- Logo Development
- Knowledge of Printing Terminology

SOFTWARE:
- CS5 (In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Micro Soft Word

SCHEDULE:
- 15 Hours per week (minimum)
- Flexible Hours

START DATE:
- As soon as possible

Please send a PDF of resume and a link (or PDF) of design samples to:
Micki Francis
mfrancis@drohanmgmt.com

Enough.org seeks graphic design intern

Contact Person: Meghan Morgan
Email resume to: eiecommunications@enough.org

If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt within one week of sending your resume, please call (703) 476-7890.

Hours are flexible and can be completed for academic credit. Interns may work remotely.
Graphic Design Internship

• Description: This internship is designed for students with an interest in visual arts, advertising and graphic design. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Graphic Design Intern will create graphics for Enough Is Enough’s (EIE) Internet Safety 101 campaigns.

• Internship responsibilities: Responsibilities include creating design content for EIE’s web site, online portals, blog posts and email blasts, as well as for EIE’s traditional and social media campaigns.

• Eligibility: Interns must possess a good eye for aesthetic design; be a proficient user of the Adobe Creative Suite; and be able to meet deadlines. Language skills and knowledge of Internet safety, technology, social web and mobile technology issues are a plus for this internship. The intern needs to be proactive, have good organizational skills and be able to handle multiple tasks.

• Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in interesting projects and increase the size of their portfolio with work completed for a national campaign, as well as potentially design their own micro projects. This internship can be completed remotely. Remote Interns will keep the Executive Director apprised of progress via email and phone conferences. Hours are flexible.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

GW Hillel seeks graphic design intern

Position Title: Graphic Design Intern


Position Description:
GW Hillel seeks a graphic design intern to help with the re-branding of the organization on campus. Projects will include the creation of marketing materials and logos for two major campus initiatives; additional projects to be added as needed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in graphic design and non-profit organizations. The intern will be able to expand their portfolio while supporting a rapidly evolving organization. The position offers great exposure to the inner workings of a non-profit with supportive supervision and leadership development.

Initiative is on the GW campus with flexible hours; 5-10 hours per week, a majority of which can be done from home.

This is a paid internship.

Qualifications:
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, Photoshop or other similar programs; intern must have access to one such program on their personal computer

• Attention to detail with willingness/patience to edit as needed

• Familiarity with web design, marketing/branding experience a plus

• Available for approximately 5-10 hours/week

• Intern is not required to be a GW student


To Apply:
Please submit resume and 3-5 samples of previous graphic design work to GW Hillel Assistant Director Adena Kirstein at adena@gwhillel.org.