Durham-based DesignHammer is seeking undergraduates and recent graduates in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, or related majors for paid internships for fall 2013. Candidates will assist DesignHammer staff in the evaluation, design, and implementation of marketing strategies for DesignHammer, as well as client projects. Tasks include research, writing and submitting press releases, writing blog posts, and website content for DesignHammer, as well as the company’s clients.
Founded in 2001, DesignHammer is an award winning full-service web design and development firm that builds smarter websites for smart companies. Our clients — public and private companies, as well as non-profits and government agencies — rely on DesignHammer for an Internet presence that helps them differentiate themselves from the competition.
DesignHammer is a 2012 and 2013 winner of the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility for its use of flexibility as an effective workplace strategy to increase business and employee success; offering a fun, casual work environment in a bright, cubicle-free office, with flexible hours, and other perks.
Ideal candidates would be able to work at least 16 hours per week. Successful fall Interns will have the opportunity to continue through the spring, and even transition to part-time or full-time staff positions.
Job responsibilities will include:
- Creating marketing materials
- Writing and editing website copy
- Writing press releases, news articles, and blog posts
- Assisting with customer relations
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Self-motivated and detail oriented
- Strong communicators
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Have strong samples from either class assignments or client work
- Experience with HTML and Content Management Systems such as WordPress is a plus
- Experience writing website copy is a plus
- Experience with Social Media, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter is a plus
- Able to communicate with clients, and manage their workload to meet shifting deadlines
- Looking to play a role in shaping the online presence of local, regional, and national organizations
- Willing to play well with others
Selection Criteria:
- Quality of samples
- Communication skills
- Successful independent work history
- Ability to follow directions
Application Schedule:
- Deadline to apply: 09/03/2013
- Candidates contacted for interview scheduling ny: 09/04/2013
- In person and phone interviews: 08/26-9/06/2013
- Offers extended by: 09/13/2013
- Start: based on candidate availability
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To Apply:
Send you resume, cover letter, and relevant samples to interns at designhammer dot com.