Venture Richmond Advertising Internship
School of Mass Communications, Virginia Commonwealth University
Venture Richmond engages business and community leaders in partnering with the City to enhance the vitality of the community, particularly Downtown, through economic development, marketing, promotion, advocacy and events. Our focus as a public private partner is to support the strategic direction of the City of Richmond while providing enhanced services downtown including sidewalk cleaning and safety Ambassadors.
Venture Richmond is responsible for managing the Canal Walk and Brown’s Island under a lease agreement with the City, including operation of canal boats as well as landscaping and beautification of the area. In addition, Venture Richmond produces festivals and events in downtown Richmond such as Easter on Parade, Friday Cheers, the 2nd Street Festival, the Richmond Folk Festival and Celebrate Illuminate.
Intern Responsibilities
The intern will gain practical experience in creative and strategic advertising on a professional level during their 15-week spring semester while working with Venture Richmond. Their supervisor will provide them with duties that include, but are not limited to:
• Creation and management of the canal cruise mailing list prior to distribution
• Assist with the distribution of marketing materials for both canal cruises and river district
• Assist with online marketing, i.e. Twitter, Facebook, e-newsletters, etc.
• Online management of downtown events on regional and statewide calendars
• Distribution of marketing materials throughout Downtown Richmond and via Virginia tourism distribution networks
• On-site assistance with event related activities when needed
• General office and project support for the marketing and events departments
Intern Qualifications
Year: Junior or Senior
Two credit hours (100 hours in 15 weeks, approx. 6.6 hours/week)
Skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Picture Manager, Adobe Illustrator
Offered: spring (preferred) and summer
Unpaid internship
½ mile – 1 mile from campus
Contact
Erika Gay
200 S. 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804-788-6459
[email protected]
www.venturerichmond.com
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter before February 1, 2010.