Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications Intern
Ism Public Relations is a graphic design, marketing, and communications firm located in Des Moines, Iowa. The company is hiring a graphic design, marketing and communications intern to aid with branding, marketing copy, photography, social media, etc., for both our clients and other arms of the company. Interns may participate in marketing strategy meetings, post social media statuses, contribute to ad campaign ideas, study customer engagement, and perform office administration duties.
But we do lots of cool stuff. We work with iHeart Radio, a national baby product, a hot dog cart, and we are working to bring a product to the personal care and beauty industry. If you like beauty, fashion, social media, design, marketing and PR, this is a great job for you.
Position: Graphic Design, Marketing and Communications Intern
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Supervisor: Belle Du Chene
OVERVIEW The Communications Intern is responsible for support of the communications department by performing a range of administrative support duties of a highly responsible, autonomous, confidential and deadline-oriented nature, requiring knowledge of organizational policies, practices and procedures. In addition to daily tasks, interns will be given long-term projects to complete individually and in collaboration with the Communications Coordinator. The successful applicant will have an understanding and interest in public relations and copywriting.
The perfect applicant will have interest in all of the above plus entrepreneurship and the startup community.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
• Create content and assist with the management of Ism PR and our clients social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube.
• Create content and assist with distribution of publications like blogs, newsletters and MailChimp emails.
• Create branding strategies for a startup hot dog cart and private labeling for a cosmetics company.
• Assist with event management and act as photographer, videographer.
• Assist in the creation of materials for and execution of a monthly marketing plan.
• Assist with general administrative duties.
NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties assigned any individual employee are at the discretion of management.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Must be enrolled in or graduated from an accredited college or university, and pursuing or pursued a degree or credentials in graphic design, communications, public relations or a related field. Must be computer proficient. Previous social media experience preferred. Graphic design basics a plus.
PERSONAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to multitask at warp speed
• You must possess taste and creativity
• Possess a passion for advocacy communications.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Analytical skills and ability to solve problems through strategic planning.