Intern, Creative Services (Graphic Design)

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

FALL INTERNSHIP

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS: 8/9/2024

FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DATES: 9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

*The Creative Services Intern position pays county/state minimum wage rates, based on work location.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Recording Academy Creative Services team is seeking an exemplary graphic design student for a fall 2024 Internship.

Celebrating music through the GRAMMY Awards, the Recording Academy continues its legacy as the premier national organization for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting the music community. As a membership organization, we represent the most talented music professionals in the world. Our members include recording artists, producers, engineers, attorneys, music supervisors, composers/arrangers, managers, agents, social media and record label executives, and many others.

Our paid Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for full-time college students (sophomores, juniors, or seniors) to gain on-site training in a variety of marketing communications projects including branded video content, advertising graphics, and social media graphics, in exchange for college credit. Candidates should be energetic, hard-working, and have aspirations of a career in the entertainment industry.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Internship duration is for a semester (12 weeks or equivalent).

• Hours are part-time (20 hours a week).

• Intern will work remotely during regular business hours. There will be occasional in-person meetings and events the intern may be asked to work.

• Intern will require personal laptop.

• Assist with the design of the GRAMMY Nominations live announcement and the 67th GRAMMY Awards campaign for the fall session.

• Prepare files for production and creatively implement branding across collateral, digital campaigns, banners, presentations, info graphics, and social media assets.

• Closely collaborate with the Creative Services team.

• Projects may include assistance with various marketing and media products, spanning video animations, advertising, web design, social media graphics, gifs, email newsletters, motion graphics, and evergreen content.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled in a college/university. One year of course work towards a degree in a related field is preferred.

• Letter from school stating that intern will receive college credit for the Recording Academy internship.

• Display an interest in music and commitment to a career in the recording industry.

• Possess strong verbal, written and analytical skills.

• Be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student.

• Strong command of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint and Word. After Effects or motion work is a bonus.

• Attention to detail

• Able to work collaboratively as well as independently

• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Production knowledge

• A desire to learn and gain experience while working in a team-oriented, high-profile environment

• Ability to bring the unexpected to a project is a plus

Please submit a resume along with a link to an online portfolio or a PDF portfolio under 10MB.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR CERTAIN ROLES:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time. The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.