Charleston Wine + Food is looking to fill 3 internship openings. Read more and apply for the following positions —
PR + Communications Internship
Needed: 1-2
Dates: August 2018 – April 2019
Position Description:
We’re looking for a team of dynamic, energetic marketing/pr + communications majors to assist and support marketing + communications initiatives to promote the 13th annual Charleston Wine + Food festival, March 6 – 10, 2019.
Skills Required:
- Ability to work independently while also contributing to team goals
- Strong writing + editing skills
- Communication skills a must
- Proficiency in Excel, Google Drive, Dropbox
- Proficiency across social media platforms a plus
- Skilled in social media measurement and analytics a plus
- Ability to research + report
- Interest in event management a plus
- Ability to complete projects on time
- Use of personal computer
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop a deep understanding of the Charleston Wine + Food marketing objectives and goals
- Assist with creation + execution of press releases
- Support media relations efforts, including but not limited to:
- Create timely and engaging content optimized for platform used and intended audience. Assist with scheduling.
- Analyze and report social media actions on a monthly basis for successes and new opportunities
- Coordination of partner/sponsor social media posts per agreements
- Stay current with social media trends and tools – including attending networking and educational events, reading blogs, and listening to podcasts
- Assist with internal content creation including but not limited to:
- Draft blog posts that are on-brand, consistent in terms of style, quality and tone of voice, and optimized for search and user experience
- Draft newsletter content that is on-brand, consistent in terms of style, quality and tone of voice, and optimized for user experience
- Community outreach
- Develop and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external customers
Dates of Opportunity:
15-20 hours per week, August 2018 – April 2019*
*Must be available to work festival week, March 6 – 10, 2019
Benefits:
This is an unpaid internship.
Great culture + access to a world-class event + amazing networking and connections.
To Apply
Please submit cover letter and resume via email to
Alyssa Maute Smith
Marketing + Communications Director, Charleston Wine + Food
alyssa@charlestonwineandfood.com
Graphic Design Internship
Needed: 1-2
Dates: August 2018 – April 2019
Position Description:
We’re looking for a team of motivated creatives to assist and support the production of brand collateral and content to promote the 13th annual Charleston Wine + Food festival March 6 – 10, 2019.
Required:
- Experience and proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign (in this order of importance)
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Must be accurate, organized, punctual and good at prioritizing
- Proficiency in Google Drive + Dropbox
- Ability to complete projects on time
- Use of personal computer with access to Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop a deep understanding of the Charleston Wine + Food marketing objectives and goals
- Assists in the design of outreach and marketing materials (examples: rack card, direct mail, flyers, posters, etc.)
- Supports creation and production of event signage
- Assists with website content + updates
- Research printers and appropriate vendors for a variety of production needs
- Assists with the creation of email newsletters
- Assists with the creation of social media graphics including Instagram Stories and Snapchat filters
- Assist with the management of our photo database
Dates of Opportunity:
15-20 hours per week, August 2018 – April 2019*
*Must be available to work festival week, March 6 – 10, 2019.
Benefits:
This is an unpaid internship.
Great culture + world-class event and amazing networking+ connections.
To Apply
Please submit cover letter and resume via email to
Kristen Vega
Graphic Design + Marketing Coordinator, Charleston Wine + Food
vega@charlestonwineandfood.com
Marketing + Social Media Internship
Needed: 1-2
Dates: August 2018 – April 2019
Position Description:
We’re looking for a team of dynamic, energetic marketing/digital strategy majors to assist and support the production of traditional and digital marketing + communications initiatives to promote the 12th annual Charleston Wine + Food festival, March 6 – 10, 2019.
Skills Required:
- Ability to work independently while also contributing to team goals
- Strong writing + editing skills
- Proficiency in Excel, Google Drive, Dropbox
- Proficiency across social media platforms a plus
- Ability to research + report
- Proficiency in Adobe CS a plus
- Follows latest trends in social media and digital marketing
- Ability to complete projects on time
- Use of personal computer
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop a deep understanding of the Charleston Wine + Food marketing objectives and goals
- Create timely and engaging content optimized for platform used and intended audience. Assist with scheduling.
- Analyze and report social media actions on a monthly basis for successes and new opportunities
- Stay current with social media trends and tools – including attending networking and educational events, reading blogs, and listening to podcasts
- Assist with development + execution of media partnerships
- Support marketing initiatives that drive brand awareness and drive ticket sales
Dates of Opportunity:
15-20 hours per week, August 2018 – April 2019*
*Must be available to work festival week, March 6 – 10, 2019.
Benefits:
This is an unpaid internship.
Great culture + world-class event + amazing networking and connections.
To Apply
Please submit cover letter and resume via email to
Alyssa Maute Smith
Marketing + Communications Director, Charleston Wine + Food
alyssa@charlestonwineandfood.com