Summer Creative Marketing Intern-CCASSIP

This internship is offered through the Columbia College Alumni-Sponsored Student Internship Program, (CCASSIP). To learn more about CCASSIP go to http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship/CCASSIP. CCASSIP Positions and the program are open to CC students only. All CCASSIP 2017 positions will be posted on LionSHARE during the Fall 2016/Spring 2017 semester on a rolling basis. To find CCASSIP internship postings, search under the Internships tab on LionSHARE, and use the “Label” function. There is no application limit for CCASSIP positions. Having your resume and cover letter reviewed by a CCE counselor is strongly recommended before applying. Quick Questions happen at CCE M-F 1pm – 4pm. There are also information sessions where you can learn more about all CCE’s summer internship programs. http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/calendar.

The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE for each position of interest:

1. Resume
2. Transcript (This is your spring course schedule which you should access by logging onto Student Services Online, clicking on “My Schedule” and copying and pasting your Spring 2017 course schedule into a Microsoft Word Document. The schedule should show your full name, your school, your Spring 2017 Courses, and your enrollment status.)
3. Cover Letter (if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)
4. Other materials (ex: Writing Sample, etc. if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)

Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by Sunday, February 12, 2017.

Internship description:

The World Science Festival is a production of the World Science Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in New York City. The Foundation’s mission is to cultivate a general public informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepared to engage with its implications for the future. The Marketing Department is responsible for expanding the World Science Festival through the development and execution of effective brand, digital and live event communication strategies. As part of the internship program, you will learn how to collaborate with partners from a variety of disciplines, participate in the creation of a seasonal advertising campaign, and develop grassroots outreach campaigns.

Responsibilities:

Write engaging social media copy
Complete photo research for upcoming social media and advertising campaigns
Create / resize digital design assets
Compile social media and website data for analytics reports
Organize social media content calendars
Research and identify potential media and grassroots partners for varied WSF events

Requirements:

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
Excellent writing & research skills
Professional and friendly demeanor
Social media proficiency (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), familiarity with analytics tools (Google Analytics), and familiarity with WordPress preferred
Willingness to work hard under deadline pressure in the weeks leading up to the Festival

Reports to: Director of Marketing and Communications

Ideally the intern can work full-time, but also willing to adjust to student's schedule.