Creative/Production Internship - DigitalSky (Lincoln, NE)

Calling all creatives for Digital Media Internships!

Please send resume with portfolio/reel, cover letter, and a picture of your favorite thing(s) in existence to aaron@digitalsky.com.

DigitalSky [ http://www.digitalsky.com ] is full-scale creative agency and is now hiring for paid internship positions! The Digital Media Intern will report directly to the Director of Business Development at the Lincoln, NE office, and will be responsible for providing production assistance and strategic execution of DigitalSky’s media and marketing strategy. Although interns will report to the Director, interns will work side-by-side with our producers and art teams.

LEARNING AND TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY:
You get a chance to earn real-world experience working in small business environment. You will interface directly with our creative directors, producers, and art teams. The Digital Media Intern will interact with creative partners outside of Nebraska as well. Because DigitalSky’s projects sometimes occur outside of Nebraska, the Digital Media Intern will have a strong chance of participating in travel opportunities.

At DigitalSky, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects. DigitalSky is a purpose-driven company and we encourage and support charitable projects that benefit our local community. You’ll get to build your resume while making new professional connections. You will sharpen your skills to become a lean-mean-media machine!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
> Working with producer on video and web projects.
> Creation of graphics and light management of social media content.
> Creation and editing of video projects (Adobe suite preferred).
> Copywriting and distribution of copy through blog, social media, etc.
> Gather monthly digital metrics/analytics (open/click/bounce rates, etc.).
> Management of Digital Assets.
> Provide some customer support and assistance with some sales functions.

SKILLS:
> Prospective interns should have a creative eye and the ability to understand graphic layouts. Including, but not limited to illustrations, video, photography, and typography.
> Ideal candidates will have aspirations to work in the creative and media industry but also has an interest and skillset in working with social media, digital analytics.
> The individual should be a team player, work hard, but knows how to relax and have fun! Because DigitalSky’s day-to-day is ever-changing and dynamic, the candidate should have ability to adjust to this type of business atmosphere. Very few of our days are the same!
> The position requires excellent logical deduction skills, a high level of attention to detail, and strong problem solving skills.
> The candidate is well-organized, shows initiative, and is eager to jump-in on new projects and assignments.
> The individual is proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), in a Windows PC environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
> At least 1 year towards a degree in graphic design, web design, advertising, or marketing preferred. Consideration may be given to other fields of study (liberal arts, journalism, business, etc.).
> Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is not required but is strongly preferred.
> Experience in visual/graphic arts is not required but is strongly preferred.
> Experience in video production (Adobe Premiere Pro & After Effects, Avid, Davinci Resolve, and FCPX)
> Bonus points for being a tech-geek! Since we use drones for a lot of our shoots, if you are tech-savvy and interested in becoming certified as a drone pilot, we’d love to hear from you!

Applications close June 25, 2019: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/2661661?ref=web-app-job-search&search_id=4631e615-cc50-4b0b-9052-e6ced6fc623c