Digital Design Intern
- Employer
- The Washington Post
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Closing date
- Apr 5, 2019
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- Industry
- Media / Journalism / Advertising
- Function
- Designer, Graphic Designer and Artist, Entry Level and Intern
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history.
Job Description
The Washington Post is seeking a highly motivated and talented Digital Design Intern to join our Digital Design team this summer. The right candidate must be a proactive problem-solver, possessing innovative design skills and a willingness to collaborate on group projects. The Digital Design team plays a key role in the development of our marketing collateral and digital advertising capabilities. This individual will work closely with the Creative Director, other Digital Designers, Advertising Operations and RED (ad research, experimentation and development) team to execute various ad campaigns and marketing solutions.
Candidates will be expected to work full time and must currently be enrolled in school. When applying for this position, provide a link to your online portfolio or send a PDF portfolio. Candidates who do not submit a portfolio will not be considered.
Position Duties:
- Work closely with Marketing Managers to develop custom collateral for proposals that promote various Washington Post platforms
- Coordinate with the Marketing team to create promotional materials that drive revenue and maintain brand integrity
- Develop and maintain a library of high-quality creative executions across platforms, stock imagery, templates, spec guidelines, demo videos, etc.
- Identify and develop new ad products and solutions that meet client and market needs and position The Washington Post as a leader in innovative digital advertising solutions
- Present digital advertising solutions to clients/brands/agencies and to internal teams
- Collaborate with the Creative Director and other Digital Designers to build digital advertisements for multiple clients
Candidate Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a design-related school curriculum
- Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator minimum)
- Working knowledge of HTML builders (i.e. Celtra, Google Web Designer)
- HTML5 experience
- Ability to conceptualize and execute digital campaigns and display advertising including animation and interactivity for desktop and mobile
- Digital video, animation, and motions graphics experience a plus
- Understanding of typography, illustration, composition and color theory
- Familiarity with UI and UX design principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience in print, web and presentation design, including PowerPoint and Keynote
- Must be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Must be comfortable following direction and implementing changes, while balancing strong design and tight deadlines
Company
Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!
Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.
More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
- Website
- https://careers.washingtonpost.com/
- Location
-
1301 K Street, N.W.
Washington
DC
20036
US
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