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Join the P&G fam as a student strategist

Oct 14, 2019

Category: P&G culture

Services: Community Relations and Grassroots Advocacy, Digital Media, Media Relations, Strategy and Planning, Visual Storytelling, Writing

We all want to wake up every day knowing we’re going to accomplish something that matters. At Piper & Gold, we are committed to inspiring hope and leading change. We do this by standing up for our communities and for the organizations and people we serve. We look for the light in the darkness and we know each of us has the power to be that light.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself, we’d love to have you as a part of our team! We are looking for two students — a creative strategist and a PR strategist — to join P&G over the next few months. 

We value your time and believe only in paid internships. We’re looking for students who can work about 20 hours per week.

STUDENT CREATIVE STRATEGIST 
Story is at the heart of everything we do at P&G, and as we grow we know our ability to visually tell compelling and meaningful stories is critical to our success. We’re looking for a graphic design student who believes words have power and wants to support our creative strategists by marrying art and prose to help our clients tell their stories. 

WHAT DOES A STUDENT CREATIVE STRATEGIST DO?

  • Work directly with creative and account strategists as support on internal P&G brand projects, as well as client projects.

  • Attend weekly P&G team meetings and participate in team brainstorming sessions.

  • Design clear, engaging graphic communication visuals for print and web. This includes but is not limited to:

    • Logos

    • Direct mail pieces 

    • Branded promotional items

    • Website and social media graphics

    • Posters

    • Flyers

    • Brochures

  • Collaborate with other P&G team members on administrative duties when necessary.

  • Get involved in the local creative community including the Mid-Michigan Creative Alliance, AIGA West Michigan and the Arts Council of Greater Lansing. 

WHO’S GOING TO BE A GOOD FIT?

  • Someone with a minimum of two years of experience working with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. Experience with After Effects and Premier is a plus.

  • Someone who has digital or print collateral experience in a job or internship.

  • Someone who has experience working with social media platforms.

  • Someone who is enthusiastic and fabulous, but also organized and detail-oriented.

  • Someone with exceptional time management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.

  • Someone who enjoys a good gif and/or meme.

  • Bonus points for basic knowledge of the print process!

Sound like you? Submit your resume, link to your portfolio website or a PDF to Cassie Cotton, Associate Strategist, at cassie@piperandgold.com, and Hilary Edwards, Creative Strategist, at hilary@piperandgold.com, by 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019.

STUDENT PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGIST 
We are looking for a PR student strategist to assist in work on social media projects, writing and research, community involvement and so much more.

WHAT DOES A STUDENT PR STRATEGIST DO?

  • Write. A lot. Columns, features, blog posts, newsletters and magazine writing.

  • Work on social media projects such as content development, photos, graphics, analytics and influencer engagement.

  • Learn and refine how to use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blogging and more to promote organizations and educate audiences.

  • Work on promotional, writing and research projects for inspiring nonprofits and government agencies.

  • Work on media research and building media lists for a range of clients.

  • Get involved in the local PR community including Central Michigan Public Relations Society of America.

WHO’S GOING TO BE A GOOD FIT?

  • A current junior — or sophomore with lots of experience — college student.

  • An exceptional writer. Must love AP style.

  • Someone with a voice and personality that translates to digital content.

  • Someone who’s enthusiastic and fabulous, but also organized and detail-oriented.

  • Someone who’s independent and accountable.

  • Bonus points for previous internship experience!

If you’re ready to make a difference, submit your resume and a link to your portfolio or at least two samples of previous class or internship work of which you are proud to Cassie Cotton, Associate Strategist, at cassie@piperandgold.com, by 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Please indicate if you are interested in a spring (Janurary-April) and/or summer (May-August) position. 

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