The Post and Courier Marketing and Graphics Design Intern

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.

Requirements, minimum education level, and experience:

• 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

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.