Snappening

Pinterest. Instagram. Twitter. Facebook. Tumblr. Google+. LinkedIn. E-Communications. These tools change on a daily basis and mastering them can be challenging. This position will allow the intern to shine by creating visually stimulating content for a variety of channels, tracking their success and developing comprehensive evaluation tools.
The Visual Design & Online Media Intern will be responsible for creating visual content concepts for electronic newsletters, branded materials, infographics, social media sites and other similar learning-related activities. The internship program can be adjusted to meet the intern’s schedule requirements, but is typically best suited for students who have 10 – 25 hours per week to commit to their internship studies. Candidates with a strong background or degree program in graphic design, visual design, visual communications, social media marketing, new media or digital media are preferred. Candidates completing an internship course for credit are preferred.

Interns can complete this application form online: https://snappening.com/company/internships/

Computer Access & Skills:
Has access to a personal computer and related equipment with Microsoft Office products and an Internet connection as well a strong working knowledge about how to utilize these products and tools | Has access to basic visual design programs in order to create images and Company designs | Demonstrates the ability to utilize the computer independently and regularly complete projects and tasks via computer

Project Management Skills:
Provides comprehensive project management solutions in his or her areas of expertise | Cross-trains on projects to continue to build and enhance his or her management capabilities | Follows all project or task processes, including the quality review process Project Support | Assists with marketing and design projects, which may include planning and coordinating newsletters, creating pinboards, infographics, disseminating information and participating in Company events | Reviews project requirements and makes strong analytical decisions about how the project should be addressed, missing information or instruction and estimated timeline for completion | Demonstrates a high ability to problem solve independently, noting important details and corrective measures necessary to complete assigned projects

Written & Verbal Skills:
Carefully composes and edits written and visual communications | Keeps written and visual errors to a minimum | Adapts written text and images as needed for project work and visual design assignments | Communicates thoughtfully with others both in person and via telephone discussions | Communicates clearly for all conversations | Answers questions carefully or seeks additional information as needed

Efficiency:
Regularly manages project assumptions and project plans and communicates regularly with the Company when requests are outside of scope | Proactively identifies changes in work scope and ensures appropriate planning measures are taken with Company to reassess, renegotiate, and amend the project scope

Physical Demands:
This position requires the ability to sit and stand for long periods of time, as well as to be mobile on a regular basis | Additionally, this position requires the ability to move within/between offices and work locations | This position requires the ability to review items closely | This position requires pushing, pulling, lifting, moving, and/or carrying up to 25 pounds | This position requires hand and finger dexterity | This position requires exposure on an infrequent basis to inclement weather conditions

Work Environment:
The work environment is fast-paced and deadline-oriented | Frequent use of a computer (the Intern must furnish his or her own computer) is required | Working independently with close supervision is required | Working and interacting with Company employees is required

Education and/or Experience:
Working toward obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in a field such as visual design, online media, new media, marketing, public relations, event management, hospitality/tourism management or a comparable discipline is required | Related course work in the areas of marketing, visual design, graphic design, online media, new media, public relations, event management, hospitality/tourism management or another similar program is required; experience in one or more of these programs is preferred | Related training is preferred, but not required | Related volunteer experience is preferred, but not required

Language Skills:
Excellent ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents and Internet materials | Must have a high level of interpersonal skills | Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of an organization | Excellent ability to write reports, business correspondence, and project documentation | Excellent ability to present information visually and respond to questions from the Company

Reasoning Ability:
Excellent ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where instruction or oversight may be limited | Excellent ability to interpret a variety of instructions and project materials furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form | Excellent analytical skills

Mathematical Skills:
Above average ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics and financial calculations | Above average ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions

Technical & Computer Skills:
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint | Strong working knowledge of a variety of design programs, online media and social media outlets | Strong working knowledge of Internet tools, websites and other search-related functions | Above average ability to design presentation materials and other documents

Other Skills & Abilities:
Above average problem-solving skills to resolve disputes or conflicting information | Ability to pay continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials; ability to correct materials | Excellent ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines and Company expectations | Ability to set goals and objectives; ability to self-monitor the goals and objectives and exceed them | Proven ability to plan, organize and manage simultaneous projects or tasks | Ability to work well independently under close supervision or within a team environment upon occasion | Ability to determine several approaches to a problem or situation and effectively package and communicate solutions | Proven ability to think creatively and uncover new alternatives to meet expanding and changing business demands | Effective interpersonal, listening and presentation skills

Required - Basic Computer Skills, Microsoft Office Xp, Adobe Design Programs
Preferred - Project Management, Planning, Coordinating Tasks, Newsletter Design, Pinterest, Infographics, Problem Solving, Analitical, Writing, Editing, Visual Communication, Deadline Management, Communication, Reading, Interpersonal Skills, Works Well in Groups, Works well individually