Marketing Intern: Photos

COMPANY: Allentown Symphony Association (ASA)
ADDRESS: 23 N. 6^th Street, Allentown PA 18101
POSITION: Marketing Intern: Photos
TO APPLY: Email Cover Letter and Resume to Lori Beneyton, Director of Marketing · lbeneyton@allentownsymphony.org

The marketing intern is responsible for organizing and electronically storing Symphony photos in a searchable environment. May also involve locating images for particular projects and evaluating storage options and naming systems. The intern will exit the role having completed a substantial project with significant benefit to the organization. The intern will be unpaid but will earn college credits through Cedar Crest College.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years or more of college; major can vary.
• Excellent computer skills (we used MS Office suite)
• Experience or interest in photography, marketing creative development
• Highly organized and oriented to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write professional letters and business correspondence.
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work 15-20 hours per week

Reports to Director of Marketing

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OUTCOMES:

Research and Develop Searchable Photo Storage System

• Gather existing photos from various places:
  • Meet with stakeholders to determine how images are used and where they are saved
• Research storage solutions
  • Evaluate existing options vs. purchasing new
  • Base on cost and ease of use
• Develop a Structure
  • Define a naming convention
  • Determine what words to use in a searchable setting
• Execute and Present
  • Using whatever software or program we deem appropriate, save in the photos
  • Prepare a presentation about how to use it for the staff
• Apply Gained Knowledge
  • Using learned expertise, help marketing and other departments locate pictures for projects
  • Assist marketing with communications with freelancers and designers
• Any Other Duties as Assigned by Director of Marketing