Print Production Intern

Snowball Print Marketing Inc; El Segundo (CA); Vor Ort; USD 20.664 - 27.552; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A print marketing company in El Segundo seeks a Summer Intern for a comprehensive internship program. Interns will rotate through Client Services, Creative Services, and Operations, gaining valuable experience in direct marketing. The ideal candidate is an upcoming 3rd or 4th-year student studying graphic communication, possessing creativity, flexibility, and strong communication skills. This role offers hands-on experience within a dynamic team environment, supporting various departments and learning industry fundamentals.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess a basic understanding of print processes and designing for print.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities with a positive attitude.
• Capable of working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Assist in developing quotes, production briefs, and administrative documents.
• Support the development of creative assets and content for campaigns.
• Participate in identifying and onboarding new vendors.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Ausbildung

Upcoming 3rd or 4th-year student at a 4-year university in graphic communication or similar program

Tools

Sales tools (Hubspot, Dripify)

Jobbeschreibung

Is it you we’re looking for?
We are looking for a Summer Intern whose focus will be learning more about the direct mail and print industries. If you are a bright, energetic, and tenacious person with a “can-do” attitude and strong work ethic it could be you. The ideal candidate is on summer break from the Graphic Communication or similar program.

We are looking for a student who is a stickler for details, has a love of process, and exists in a learning mindset. We also already have several Cal Poly GrC alumni on the team, so you will immediately be among people with similar backgrounds.

At Snowball, you will work with and learn from some of the brightest minds in direct marketing and offline strategy across exciting brands. Direct mail sits at the intersection of digital and offline and continues to evolve.

The internship program will involve four rotations, with the student spending time in each department: Client Services, Sales, Creative Services, and Operations. Each rotation will offer the student real-world and hands‑on experience and insight into the operations of a thriving print marketing business. Upon completion of the internship, the intern will acquire practical knowledge that complements their academic curriculum and serves as a foundational step in their career.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be an upcoming 3rd or 4th‑year student at a 4‑year university in a graphic communication or similar program
• Possess a basic understanding of print processes and designing for print
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, requirements, and environments, demonstrating flexibility and a positive attitude toward new challenges.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Capable of working collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, contributing ideas, and supporting team goals.
• Strong creative thinking and problem‑solving skills

KEY PROGRAM AREAS

Client Services

• Assist in the development of quotes, production briefs, and other administrative documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure deliverables meet quality standards and exceed expectations.
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of a sample file management system.
• Craft RFQs by consolidating specifications into a concise and comprehensible format for vendor evaluation.
• Learn and utilize sales tools (Hubspot, Dripify) for lead scoring and sales cadence management.
• Gain foundational sales knowledge, including tone, strategy, and initiating conversations with confidence.
• Participate in sales strategy and cadence deep dives, and assist with booking meetings.
• Understand the Snowball sales process, including the New Client Onboarding Process.

Creative Services

• Support the development of creative assets and content for internal brand needs, social media campaigns, and direct mail templates.
• Participate in brainstorming and concept development for social media, ensuring alignment with internal objectives and brand guidelines.
• Support the management of digital asset libraries, archives, and version control systems to organize and maintain creative files.
• Support creative materials review and approval process, supporting quality control, accuracy, compliance, and brand consistency.

Operations

• Participate in the identification of, vetting process, and onboarding of new vendors
• Support the evaluation of vendor performance against established standards and expectations
• Gain exposure to supply chain logistics, including postage optimization and mail tracking workflows.

Snowball is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.