SparkDawn Media offers design, technology, photography, and videography services to corporations, non-profits, athletes and families. Headquartered in Southeastern Virginia, we use the power of technology to serve clients in our local community, across the Commonwealth, and nationwide.

SparkDawn Media is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and providing each of our clients with personalized, professional, superior service.

Our team possesses a unique blend of artistic, technical, and strategic skills. Our clients value our ability to embrace their vision and goals and to incorporate this understanding into the creative design process.

• Contribute to marketing and social media strategy planning and implementation
• Work with graphic designers and media producers to plan content and distribution of marketing materials
• Perform market research on industry trends, demographics, events, advertising and speaking opportunities
• Compile a database of local, regional, national, and web-based advertising venues in client industries
• Shadow team members during client meetings and company events

• The ideal candidate is energetic, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Pursuing Bachelors or Masters degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business or related field
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and the ability to articulate them effectively
• Previous experience conducting market research is preferred
• Previous experience creating a marketing plan is preferred (class projects accepted)
• Excellent written, oral communication, research and phone skills 
  
• Ability to function in a team work environment
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and planning skills with a strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of HTML a plus
• Diligent work ethic, must be self-motivated and able to take initiative to get the job done

The SparkDawn Media intern program is designed for students who need to obtain course credit through experience in their industry. You and your manager will design your schedule around the specific requirements of your academic department.

COMPENSATION: Stipend, Course Credit

BENEFITS: Networking and professional development activities. Job shadowing on client meetings as available. Interdisciplinary learning through collaboration with interns and professionals in different fields.

LOCATION: J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News