Web and Graphics Intern, Marketing Dept (Berkeley)

Web and Graphics Intern, Marketing Department
Avalon Travel and Seal Press

Reports to: Marketing Services Manager
Term: Winter/Spring 2010 (beginning approx. January 11th)
Hours: 16–20/week


Job summary:
The Web and Graphics Intern provides production and administrative support to the Marketing Services department. The Intern works with design software including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as database-driven websites. Prior experience with these programs desired; an eye for design, color, and composition is key. The Intern may also be asked to research marketing information and travel-related trends online, and assist in loading and maintaining new title information on our websites. Current students of graphic design or related fields of study are encouraged to apply.


Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Source photos for use on new website and participate in photo selection process
• Format and upload book jackets for publisher and parent company sites
• Edit and proof text content on series websites and load in new content as needed
• As requested, assist in the design and production of print materials for publicity use
• Test links on imprint, travel series, and book-specific websites
• Fulfill artwork requests from media, distributor, and other outlets
• Assist with website maintenance and load in new content
• Research marketing and sales information for online tipsheets
• Assist with production of sales materials
• Handle printing and mailing requests, as needed


To apply:

If you’d like to apply for this internship, please follow the instructions below:
• Send a RESUME and COVER LETTER, both as MICROSOFT WORD or PDF attachments, to avalon.internships@perseusbooks.com. You may include a link to an online portfolio or up to two examples of previous work as a PDF. DO NOT send any other material or documents in any other form.

• Please write the internship name in the subject of your email so we know how to direct your inquiry.

• We do not accept phone calls concerning the internship program. Email with questions at avalon.internships@perseusbooks.com. Please note that this is an UNPAID internship.

Note: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

• Compensation: unpaid
• This is an internship job
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Posted by Sierra Reed