The Post and Courier is the on the lookout for a tenacious intern who is ready to dive into a variety of marketing strategies and assist in promoting our brand’s reach. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in every facet of marketing to include strategy, event planning/execution, and design.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create engaging graphics that will include print, digital advertising, email marketing and other marketing materials.
- Write copy for print and digital ads, social media, web, collateral and email marketing.
- Conduct email marketing campaigns with the goal of increasing engagement and conversion.
- Coordinate promotional opportunities to strengthen the position of The Post and Courier.
- Participate and work at events of The Post and Courier or to represent the brand.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements, minimum education level, and experience:
- Currently enrolled at Clemson University
- 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.
The Post and Courier is an equal opportunity employer.
