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WETA

Jul 29, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Arlington

Requirements

  • Specific Skills Required:
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Strong command of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for creating impactful marketing materials.
  • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: Understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and print production techniques to produce visually compelling content.
  • Effective Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, collaborate within a team, and confidently present work
  • Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting various deadlines efficiently.
  • Interest in Media and Non-Profit: Knowledge or passion for television and film production, public media, or non-profit organizations, demonstrating alignment with WETA's mission and values.
  • Animation and Video Editing Skills: While not required, proficiency in animation and video editing is a bonus, enhancing the versatility of the intern's skill set.
  • Preferred Major:
  • Graphic Design
  • Visual Arts
  • Fine Arts with focus on Digital Media or Graphic Design

Responsibilities

  • Create Engaging Marketing Materials: Design eye-catching print and digital content like postcards, brochures, web banners, and social media graphics to promote WETA programming and film premieres.
  • Contribute to Corporate Reporting: Assist in crafting and producing our comprehensive corporate annual report, showcasing WETA's achievements and initiatives.
  • Manage Digital Brand Assets: Organize and maintain our extensive library of digital assets, including logos and photography, ensuring easy access and consistency.
  • Enhance Visual Content: Edit and color correct photographs to maintain high-quality visual standards for all marketing and branding materials.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Graphic Design Internship?

The Graphic Design Internship will run from September 9 to December 13, 2024.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This is a part-time internship.

Who will the intern report to during the internship?

The intern will report to the Senior Creative Director.

What are the main responsibilities of the Graphic Design Intern?

The intern will create engaging marketing materials, contribute to corporate reporting, manage digital brand assets, and enhance visual content through editing and color correction.

What software skills are required for this internship?

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, is required.

What learning objectives should interns expect to achieve?

Interns will gain experience in media relations and branding, graphic design and digital media production, corporate communication and reporting, and client interaction and project management.

Are there any specific skills that would be beneficial for this internship?

Effective communication, organizational skills, interest in media and non-profit organizations, and familiarity with animation and video editing are beneficial, though the latter is not required.

What is the hourly salary offered for this internship?

The hourly salary for the internship is $15 per hour.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is based in the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA, with the possibility of hybrid work depending on the role.

What kind of candidates is WETA looking for in terms of educational background?

Preferred majors include Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or Fine Arts with a focus on Digital Media or Graphic Design.

Does WETA provide equal employment opportunity?

Yes, WETA and NewsHour Productions are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics.

Will the intern have the opportunity to interact with clients?

Yes, interns will learn to present their work to clients, enhancing their communication and project management skills.

What kind of materials will the intern help create?

The intern will help design print and digital content such as postcards, brochures, web banners, and social media graphics.

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WETA

Entertainment & Media
Industry
201-500
Employees
1961
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

WETA and its subsidiary NewsHour Productions LLC serve local and national public media audiences by producing and distributing content of intellectual integrity and cultural merit. Through broadcast, digital and community services, the organization offers compelling, diverse programming on five television channels, including primary channel WETA PBS, and on WETA Classical, the exclusive home for classical music in the nation’s capital; produces a portfolio of national television productions, including PBS NewsHour, recognized globally for bringing balanced, in-depth news coverage to all Americans; creates impactful documentaries with longtime production partners Ken Burns and Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; features a variety of content offerings on weta.org, WETA Passport, the PBS Video App and the WETA Classical App; and serves communities near and far with education and engagement initiatives that contribute to the company’s mission of public service.