Written & Visual Communication interns are involved in the creation of communication content for print, online, and multimedia projects. These projects are wide-ranging in size and scope and frequently involve simultaneous development for multiple formats.
Writing projects may include information gathering, interviewing, message development, writing, proofing, and editing of text content. Visual design work may include printed page layout, pre-press preparation, proofing, image editing, development of logos and graphical elements, and website visual design.
While interns should have both solid writing and visual design skills, they are frequently more advanced in one area. Projects will be chosen to suite the intern’s skills while stretching and developing other areas.
Required Skills:
- Strong writing/editing skills
- Demonstrated visual design ability
- Strong people skills
- Flexible problem-solving
- Experienced in Adobe Creative Suite(Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.) or comparable software
Application Process
In The Round is currently interviewing internship applicants for the Summer 2007 through Spring 2008 semesters. Internships are typically 2-3 semesters long (occasionally single-semester summer internships are granted). Summer internships are typically 20-40 hours per week while Fall and Spring internships are typically 12-20 hours per week.
Applicants must provide:
- Completed internship application (online)
- Resume citing educational experience, work experience, and related experience
- References (2 academic, 2 character)
Selected candidates will be asked to submit work samples and portfolios and participate in an interview.
For more information, call 330.430.9096
Applications will be accepted through April 15,2007. However, interviews are ongoing and internship slots may be filled at any time.
Work Samples
After submitting the online application and resume with references, candidates will be contacted for work samples. Selected candidates should have ready a portfolio containing any work in the following areas:
After submitting the online application and resume with references, candidates will be contacted for work samples. Selected candidates should have ready a portfolio containing any work in the following areas:
- Three, non-returnable writing samples (see guidelines below)
- Graphic design for print and/or web
Writing Sample Guidelines
- Writing samples should represent the candidate’s best writing abilities and show diversity in types and styles of writing.
- Samples should be journalistic or public relations copy such as press releases, news, feature or human interest stories. No research papers, poetry, fiction or plays.