POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Post and Courier is seeking a highly motivated intern who has a desire to learn a variety of marketing strategies and event planning to help grow The Post and Courier Spartanburg. This is a hands-on position and will provide experience in digital and event marketing. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Coordinate promotional opportunities to position The Post and Courier Spartanburg as a leading information source for the region. Opportunities include in-person and virtual events and sponsorships throughout the Spartanburg region. • Conduct e-mail marketing campaigns with the goal of increasing engagement and converting to digital subscriber. • Create engaging graphics that will include print, digital advertising, email marketing and other marketing materials using Canva and other graphic software. • Write copy for print and digital ads, social media, web, collateral and email marketing. • Plan and execute events for subscribers, advertisers and community partners. • Participate and work at events of The Post and Courier Spartanburg or to represent the brand. • Photo organization and management of assets for the marketing department. • Contribute fresh engaging ideas and be willing to take on new challenges. • Prioritize, manage time and meet multiple deadlines. • Proactively stay ahead of industry best practices and trends through research, networking, training and education. • Work collaboratively across departments. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Maintains a weekly journal of activity and attends check-in meetings as assigned. Requirements, minimum education level, and experience: • Studies in marketing, communication, design or related field, or equivalent work experience • Ability to work independently remotely, if necessary, in a suitable workspace that meets safety guidelines • Reliable access to internet service Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a collaborative, team environment • Background in graphics for use on the print, web and social media • Incredible attention to detail & capable of multi-tasking and coordinating several projects at once • Effective interpersonal and communication skills • Excellent planning and organizational skills • Effective project management skills • Strong copywriting skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Software or other design software • Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in new technology • Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned • Positive, professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and passion for the position and its opportunities Physical Requirements, Work Environment and Travel: Regularly required to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time. The job requires reaching with hands and arms, bending and stooping; light to moderate lifting of 15-30 pounds. The job requires hearing, speaking and writing with close eye work on a computer screen. The worker is generally subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Local travel may be required occasionally.