Production Internship
Overview
Production interns work directly with the Production Department to ensure customer satisfaction. The two sequences of the internship incorporate aspects of design and publishing. All interns will be responsible for some daily administrative tasks along with their assigned duties. All interns will be trained to use Multi-Ad Creator, a design program specifically used in newspaper and yellow-page design. You must be able to commute to Chapel Hill, NC for the duration of the internship.
Available Positions
DESIGN ASSISTANTS
Design assistants focus heavily on creating yellow page advertisements, making corrections to these advertisements, scanning artwork, proofing each others work and performing quality control, and various other tasks. Design experience (including experience with Illustrator and Photoshop) is welcomed, but not required; extensive training is provided prior to the start of the internship. This is a demanding position and requires committed, hard-working and creative individuals with an interest in design and pre-press production.
PUBLISHING ASSISTANTS
Publishing Assistants focus primarily on pre-press operations including editing layouts for various publications and preparing files for press. Publishing Assistants also send proofs to advertisers, make minor changes to advertisements, correspond with advertisers and perform many other administrative tasks within the Production Department. This position is not design-focused, however knowledge of InDesign is a plus, but not required. Extensive training on all aspects of the job will be provided. This is a demanding position that requires organized, committed, and detail-oriented individuals.
Testimonials
"The summer I spent interning at UD was one of the best and most beneficial that I've had in college. I learned a lot about designing to meet a client's needs and expectations, as well as how to increase my productivity while still doing the best job possible. The absolute best thing about my internship experience was the people. The managers at UD work really hard to make it a great experience and I developed friendships with some of my fellow interns that I know will last a long time."
-Amy McCall, Summer 2007
"I learned a great deal about myself and the advertising field from the internship opportunity last summer. Additionally, working in a professional environment has motivated me academically and positioned me to be a stronger candidate for competitive internships this summer."
-Ryan Meyer, Summer 2006
"I think this is a great internship for people looking for experience in publishing. The people at UD make this a fun environment to work in."
-Meredith Bell, 2008
The Details
Compensation: $7.25 per hour
We offer approximately 30 positions working 20 hours per week or 40 hours per week
Training will occur in the second half of May 2010 - details will follow
Internship will run through mid-August; opportunities may be available to work into the Fall based on performance
No experience is necessary, but is always welcomed
Contact Us
Apply for a Production Internship position by clicking 'Apply Now!' to the left. For more information about the Internship, contact or send a resume to: Rena Todd rtodd@vilcom.com 800-743-5556, ext. 6143.
*University Directories is an Equal Opportunity Employer
