Internship Graphic Design - Part-Time

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 NVPRs 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 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 platformready art for a variety of collateral materials including but not limited to advertising postcards flyers banners posters media kits onesheets 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 printers 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 / nonprofit 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; parttime temporary internship nonexempt 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 Nonexempt; temporary parttime hourly

Application Process

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

How to Apply:

Please visit our employment page to submit your 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 EMail or Fax to:

Nevada Public Radio

Attn: Human Resources

1289 S. Torrey Pines Dr.

Las Vegas NV 89146

Fax:

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 nondiscriminatory 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 atwill status of the position.

Nevada Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.