Summer Internship - Integrated Marketing Communications - Houston, Oklahoma City and Tulsa
Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to teach interns about agency life, the field of integrated marketing communications and to help acclimate them to the demands of the profession while working in a business atmosphere. Each intern will receive hands-on, real-world experience as they team up with ‘Saxumites’ on projects in areas of: public relations, advertising and digital. Saxum interns are invited to join client account teams and to work alongside full-time team members. We have a planned learning program to help you continue to grow your skills in the marketing industry.
Qualifications:
Applicants should be college juniors or seniors and able to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
Client service or social media applicants:
Applicants should have a background in public relations, journalism, advertising, marketing, communications or broadcast journalism. Applicants should exhibit industry knowledge, general business acumen, strong writing, organizational and interpersonal skills as well being comfortable working with and managing outside vendors and being highly organized when it comes to overseeing materials procurement and should demonstrate strong initiative.
Design focused applicants:
Applicants should be recent graduates or graduate students with a background in graphic design, film/motion or web design with the intention of seeking career in one of those areas. All applicants must have working knowledge of Adobe CS3/CS4/CS5 Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Video/motion graphic applicants:
Applicants should have working knowledge of After Effects, Adobe Premiere or Apple Final Cut Pro (Lightwave, Maya, Cinema 4D a plus.)
Web/interactive applicants:
Applicants must have working knowledge of WordPress, HTML, CSS and basic Flash (JavaScript and PHP a plus.)
Hours:18-25 hours per week
Location: We offer internships in Houston, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and some remote locations
To Apply: Please apply through our online application https://saxum.com/about/careers/internships/
Deadlines to Apply:
March 15 for summer internships
June 15 for fall internships
October 15 for spring internships
About Saxum:
Saxum is an issues-obsessed agency delivering strategic campaigns and digital solutions for a changing world. We partner with businesses, brands, organizations and philanthropies who are dissatisfied with small ideas for their big challenges. We provide meaningful and measurable change because we are creative thinkers who love data.
Our clients are active in, contributing to, advancing and improving five important issues in America today: Infrastructure & Energy; Disruptive Ventures; Criminal Justice Reform; Education; and Placemaking.
Our values are BOLD:
- Brave - We speak up, stand up and act when others stand still
- Original - We champion new ideas and embrace unique perspectives
- Lively - We love our work and celebrate our community
- Driven - We move with a constant sense of urgency
We respect and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make all of us who we are. We draw our strength from our collective experiences, fostering a culture of belonging and innovation.