*Internship* Graphic Design - Part-Time

Description

This position is responsible for assisting, creating and executing graphic solutions for the multimedia needs of Nevada Public Radio. As a graphic design intern, this position is responsible for assisting in the development, monitoring and guiding of the visual tone, quality, and consistency of NVPR’s products and visual communication. This position reports to Director of Audience Engagement. 

Duties and Essential Job Functions May Include:

• Assist, propose, create and layout graphic elements required for KNPR.org, audience engagement newsletters, NVPR marketing materials, and Desert Companion magazine at the supervision of the Director of Audience Engagement.
• Review trends in all disciplines of design and provide a contemporary and consistent style in all NVPR/Desert Companion work.
• Assist in production of press- and digital platform-ready art for a variety of collateral materials including but not limited to advertising, postcards, flyers, banners, posters, media kits, one-sheets, invitations, holiday cards etc.
• Assist with asset acquisition and production procedures such as photo retouching/enhancing, creating PDF files for the, uploading final artwork to the printer’s server.
• Assist with the creation, revision, and enhancement of graphic solutions for online NVPR content and electronic communications.
• Collaborate with Audience Engagement, Editorial, Underwriting, and Development teams.
• Coordinate/assist workloads with Audience Engagement team members. 
• Meet all deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the interests, aptitude, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work product; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention and inspires continuous improvement.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit, participates in organization events and activities. 

Professionalism – Mindful of the nature of a journalistic / non-profit organization and projects and protects those values in external relationships.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality of work product.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands.

Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite design platforms including InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and working knowledge Microsoft Office software.

Compensation

$16.00 per hour; part-time, temporary internship, non-exempt position.

• Expected hours – up to 20 hours per week.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, reach, see and sit for up to (10) hours

FLSA Classification – Non-exempt; temporary, part-time, hourly

Application Process

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

How to Apply:

Please visit our employment page to submit your application: www.knpr.org/apply

Application Materials:

Please include your resume along with relevant samples of your visual graphic design work. This may include projects completed for coursework, internships, or previous professional experience.

Design samples can be uploaded in the “Additional Files” section of the online application.

Mail, E-Mail or Fax to:

Nevada Public Radio

Attn: Human Resources

1289 S. Torrey Pines Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

[email protected]

Fax: (702) 258-5646

Applicants considered for this position will be required to submit to a background check.

All Nevada Public Radio employees are asked to sign their understanding of and compliance with our Administrative Handbook upon acceptance of an offer of employment. This document covers the benefits available to NVPR employees, our policies and procedures and our commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, non-discriminatory and welcoming work environment.

In addition, upon acceptance of an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be asked to sign in acknowledgement of receiving, reviewing and understanding of the responsibilities and essential functions of the position as stated and the at-will status of the position.

Nevada Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must maintain current working knowledge of publishing software.
• Ability to creatively conceptualize.
• Ability to communicate through visual methods and forms.
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet daily, weekly deadlines.
• Knowledge of photography and illustration a plus.
• Degree or college credits in Graphic Design/Media desirable; this may be exchanged for work experience.