The Post and Courier Marketing and Graphics Design Intern - USCB

Summary

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 Beaufort. 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 Beaufort as a leading information source for the region. Opportunities include in-person and virtual events and sponsorships throughout Beaufort county
• 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 Beaufort 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

Skills

• Currently enrolled in USC Beaufort
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently enrolled in USC Beaufort
• 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